Choose A Virus Named TOM
Choose A Virus Named TOM if it's currently about 64% cheaper on the Steam Store. A Virus Named TOM launched in 2012.
A Virus Named TOM vs ROCKETSROCKETSROCKETS
A Virus Named TOM and ROCKETSROCKETSROCKETS both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. A Virus Named TOM (2012) is 3 years older than ROCKETSROCKETSROCKETS (2015). ROCKETSROCKETSROCKETS scores higher on Steam reviews (84.8% positive) than A Virus Named TOM (73.5% 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 ROCKETSROCKETSROCKETS
Choose ROCKETSROCKETSROCKETS if you want a Sports and Casual game with Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2015) and ships with the modern feature baseline. ROCKETSROCKETSROCKETS launched in 2015.
Both A Virus Named TOM and ROCKETSROCKETSROCKETS sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards, 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
 A Virus Named TOM |  ROCKETSROCKETSROCKETS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Sports, Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.49 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.5% positive (49 reviews) | 84.8% positive (237 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Co-op |
| Developers | Misfits Attic | Radial Games Corp, Loren Bednar, Dr. Kimberly Voll, Lindsay Jorgensen |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- A Virus Named TOM (2012) is 3 years older than ROCKETSROCKETSROCKETS (2015).
- ROCKETSROCKETSROCKETS scores higher on Steam reviews (84.8% positive) than A Virus Named TOM (73.5% positive).
- A Virus Named TOM is currently ~64% cheaper on Steam than ROCKETSROCKETSROCKETS (2.49 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- ROCKETSROCKETSROCKETS has co-op; A Virus Named TOM does not.
- Steam Deck: A Virus Named TOM is Deck Verified, ROCKETSROCKETSROCKETS is Deck Playable.
A Virus Named TOM vs ROCKETSROCKETSROCKETS — FAQ
- Should I play A Virus Named TOM or ROCKETSROCKETSROCKETS first?
- If you want chronology, A Virus Named TOM (2012) came out before ROCKETSROCKETSROCKETS (2015). 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 A Virus Named TOM and ROCKETSROCKETSROCKETS similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.