Choose Distance
Choose Distance if you want the Steam Leaderboards and VR Supported side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 4,167 Steam reviews back the pick.
Distance vs Rattus Velocitas
Distance and Rattus Velocitas both land in Action, Indie, Racing 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, Racing on Steam. Distance (2018) is 7 years older than Rattus Velocitas (2025). Rattus Velocitas is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than Distance (3.99 USD vs. 24.99 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 Rattus Velocitas
Choose Rattus Velocitas if you want a Casual game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 84% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rattus Velocitas launched in 2025.
Both Distance and Rattus Velocitas sit in Action, Indie, and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP, 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
 Distance |  Rattus Velocitas | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Racing | Action, Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.6% positive (4,167 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player |
| Developers | Refract | Hedgehog Arts |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Racing on Steam.
- Distance (2018) is 7 years older than Rattus Velocitas (2025).
- Rattus Velocitas is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than Distance (3.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Distance is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Rattus Velocitas has no Deck rating yet.
Distance vs Rattus Velocitas — FAQ
- Should I play Distance or Rattus Velocitas first?
- If you want chronology, Distance (2018) came out before Rattus Velocitas (2025). 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 Distance and Rattus Velocitas similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Racing 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.
- Does Distance run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Distance is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Rattus Velocitas doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.