Choose Radical Rex
Choose Radical Rex if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Radical Rex launched in 2019.
Radical Rex vs First Samurai
Radical Rex and First Samurai both land in Action, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Adventure on Steam. Radical Rex (2019) is 2 years older than First Samurai (2021). Radical Rex is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than First Samurai (8.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose First Samurai
Choose First Samurai if it matches what drew you to this matchup. First Samurai launched in 2021.
Both Radical Rex and First Samurai sit in Action and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Radical Rex |  First Samurai | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Beam Software | Vivid Image |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Radical Rex (2019) is 2 years older than First Samurai (2021).
- Radical Rex is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than First Samurai (8.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
Radical Rex vs First Samurai — FAQ
- Should I play Radical Rex or First Samurai first?
- If you want chronology, Radical Rex (2019) came out before First Samurai (2021). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Radical Rex and First Samurai similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.