Choose Roche Fusion
Choose Roche Fusion if you want a Casual game with Shared/Split Screen. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Roche Fusion launched in 2015.
Roche Fusion vs I Hate Running Backwards
Roche Fusion and I Hate Running Backwards 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. Roche Fusion (2015) is 3 years older than I Hate Running Backwards (2018). Roche Fusion scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than I Hate Running Backwards (70.8% 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 I Hate Running Backwards
Choose I Hate Running Backwards if you want the Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2018) and ships with the modern feature baseline. I Hate Running Backwards launched in 2018.
Both Roche Fusion and I Hate Running Backwards sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Roche Fusion |  I Hate Running Backwards | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.1% positive (51 reviews) | 70.8% positive (113 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | amulware | Binx Games, Croteam Incubator, Croteam |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Roche Fusion (2015) is 3 years older than I Hate Running Backwards (2018).
- Roche Fusion scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than I Hate Running Backwards (70.8% positive).
- Roche Fusion is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than I Hate Running Backwards (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- I Hate Running Backwards is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Roche Fusion has no Deck rating yet.
Roche Fusion vs I Hate Running Backwards — FAQ
- Should I play Roche Fusion or I Hate Running Backwards first?
- If you want chronology, Roche Fusion (2015) came out before I Hate Running Backwards (2018). 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 Roche Fusion and I Hate Running Backwards 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.
- Do both Roche Fusion and I Hate Running Backwards have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Roche Fusion ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; I Hate Running Backwards ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.