Choose The Next Penelope
Choose The Next Penelope if it's currently about 48% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Next Penelope launched in 2015.
The Next Penelope vs Rocket Rumble
The Next Penelope and Rocket Rumble 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. The Next Penelope (2015) is 9 years older than Rocket Rumble (2024). Rocket Rumble scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than The Next Penelope (68.1% 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 Rocket Rumble
Choose Rocket Rumble if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards, Online PvP, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Rocket Rumble launched in 2024.
Both The Next Penelope and Rocket Rumble sit in Action, Indie, and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen, 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 Next Penelope |  Rocket Rumble | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Racing | Action, Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.1% positive (91 reviews) | 92.9% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Aurelien Regard | PixelNAUTS Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Racing on Steam.
- The Next Penelope (2015) is 9 years older than Rocket Rumble (2024).
- Rocket Rumble scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than The Next Penelope (68.1% positive).
- The Next Penelope is currently ~48% cheaper on Steam than Rocket Rumble (12.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Rocket Rumble is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Next Penelope has no Deck rating yet.
The Next Penelope vs Rocket Rumble — FAQ
- Should I play The Next Penelope or Rocket Rumble first?
- If you want chronology, The Next Penelope (2015) came out before Rocket Rumble (2024). 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 Next Penelope and Rocket Rumble 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.