Choose Temple of Horror
Choose Temple of Horror if you want an Adventure, Simulation, and Casual experience. Temple of Horror launched in 2022.
Temple of Horror vs Rat Catcher
Temple of Horror and Rat Catcher 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. Temple of Horror (2022) is 1 year older than Rat Catcher (2023). Rat Catcher scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than Temple of Horror (76.9% 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 Rat Catcher
Choose Rat Catcher if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rat Catcher launched in 2023.
Both Temple of Horror and Rat Catcher 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
 Temple of Horror |  Rat Catcher | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.9% positive (13 reviews) | 96.2% positive (26 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | EpiXR Games UG | Konrad Pawlikowski |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Temple of Horror (2022) is 1 year older than Rat Catcher (2023).
- Rat Catcher scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than Temple of Horror (76.9% positive).
- Rat Catcher is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Temple of Horror (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Temple of Horror vs Rat Catcher — FAQ
- Should I play Temple of Horror or Rat Catcher first?
- If you want chronology, Temple of Horror (2022) came out before Rat Catcher (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 Temple of Horror and Rat Catcher 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.