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Mother Russia Bleeds vs Backfire

Mother Russia Bleeds and Backfire 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. Mother Russia Bleeds (2016) is 1 year older than Backfire (2017). Backfire is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Mother Russia Bleeds (0.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Mother Russia Bleeds

Choose Mother Russia Bleeds if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,552 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Backfire

Choose Backfire if you want a Violent experience. On Steam, it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. Backfire launched in 2017.

Both Mother Russia Bleeds and Backfire sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, 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

Mother Russia Bleeds vs Backfire — Steam metadata comparison
Mother Russia Bleeds — Steam game coverMother Russia BleedsBackfire — Steam game coverBackfire
Released20162017
GenresAction, IndieAction, Indie, Violent
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price14.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews84% positive (1,552 reviews)5 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersLe Cartel StudioChim Ruoi Games

Side by side

Mother Russia Bleeds vs Backfire — FAQ

Should I play Mother Russia Bleeds or Backfire first?
If you want chronology, Mother Russia Bleeds (2016) came out before Backfire (2017). 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 Mother Russia Bleeds and Backfire 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 Mother Russia Bleeds and Backfire have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Mother Russia Bleeds ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Backfire ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
Does Mother Russia Bleeds run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Mother Russia Bleeds is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Backfire doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Mother Russia Bleeds vs Backfire — Verdict (2026) · imho.run