Choose Rilla Shotgun
Choose Rilla Shotgun if you want an Early Access game with Tracked Controller Support and VR Only. Rilla Shotgun launched in 2023.
Rilla Shotgun vs Watercolor Hell
Rilla Shotgun and Watercolor Hell both land in Action, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. Watercolor Hell (2022) is 1 year older than Rilla Shotgun (2023). Rilla Shotgun scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Watercolor Hell (80% positive). 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 Watercolor Hell
Choose Watercolor Hell if you want a RPG and Casual experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Watercolor Hell launched in 2022.
Both Rilla Shotgun and Watercolor Hell sit in Action and Indie 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
 Rilla Shotgun |  Watercolor Hell | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 92.3% positive (13 reviews) | 80% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Burnt Tomato Studio | Home Fire Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Watercolor Hell (2022) is 1 year older than Rilla Shotgun (2023).
- Rilla Shotgun scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Watercolor Hell (80% positive).
- Watercolor Hell is free; Rilla Shotgun is paid (7.99 USD).
Rilla Shotgun vs Watercolor Hell — FAQ
- Should I play Rilla Shotgun or Watercolor Hell first?
- If you want chronology, Watercolor Hell (2022) came out before Rilla Shotgun (2023). 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 Rilla Shotgun and Watercolor Hell similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Is Watercolor Hell free?
- Yes — Watercolor Hell is a free-to-play Steam title. Rilla Shotgun is paid (7.99 USD).