Should I play MotionRec or The Rusted first?

If you want chronology, MotionRec (2025) came out before The Rusted (2026). 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 MotionRec and The Rusted similar?

They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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 MotionRec run on Steam Deck?

Yes — MotionRec is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Rusted doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.

MotionRec vs The Rusted

MotionRec and The Rusted both land in Indie, Adventure 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. MotionRec (2025) is 1 year older than The Rusted (2026). MotionRec is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Rusted has no Deck rating yet. 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 MotionRec

Choose MotionRec if you want an Action and Casual game with Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. MotionRec launched in 2025.

Choose The Rusted

Choose The Rusted if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Rusted launched in 2026.

Both MotionRec and The Rusted sit in Indie and Adventure 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.

MotionRec vs The Rusted — Steam metadata comparison
	MotionRec	The Rusted
Released	2025	2026
Genres	Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual	Indie, Adventure
Platforms	Windows	Windows, macOS
Steam Deck	Deck Verified	Unrated
Price	9.99 USD	Price unknown
Steam reviews	99.3% positive (138 reviews)	—
Multiplayer	Single-player only	Single-player only
Developers	HANDSUM	Rodd Games

Side by side

Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
MotionRec (2025) is 1 year older than The Rusted (2026).
MotionRec is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Rusted has no Deck rating yet.