Choose The Flames
Choose The Flames if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Flames launched in 2022.
The Flames vs Splat Arena
The Flames and Splat Arena both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. The Flames (2022) is 1 year older than Splat Arena (2023). The Flames is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Splat Arena (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 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 Splat Arena
Choose Splat Arena if you want an Indie and Casual experience. Splat Arena launched in 2023.
Both The Flames and Splat Arena sit in Action 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
 The Flames |  Splat Arena | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pax Breslaw, Sergee | StarSystemStudios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- The Flames (2022) is 1 year older than Splat Arena (2023).
- The Flames is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Splat Arena (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
The Flames vs Splat Arena — FAQ
- Should I play The Flames or Splat Arena first?
- If you want chronology, The Flames (2022) came out before Splat Arena (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 The Flames and Splat Arena similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.