Choose The TakeOver
Choose The TakeOver if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. The TakeOver launched in 2019.
The TakeOver vs Reality Rash
The TakeOver and Reality Rash 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. The TakeOver (2019) is 6 years older than Reality Rash (2025). Reality Rash is currently ~46% cheaper on Steam than The TakeOver (10.79 USD vs. 19.99 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 Reality Rash
Choose Reality Rash if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 46% cheaper on the Steam Store. Reality Rash launched in 2025.
Both The TakeOver and Reality Rash 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
 The TakeOver |  Reality Rash | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 10.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82% positive (528 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Pelikan13 | Give your jumps |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- The TakeOver (2019) is 6 years older than Reality Rash (2025).
- Reality Rash is currently ~46% cheaper on Steam than The TakeOver (10.79 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- The TakeOver is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Reality Rash has no Deck rating yet.
The TakeOver vs Reality Rash — FAQ
- Should I play The TakeOver or Reality Rash first?
- If you want chronology, The TakeOver (2019) came out before Reality Rash (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 The TakeOver and Reality Rash 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 The TakeOver and Reality Rash have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The TakeOver ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Reality Rash ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does The TakeOver run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The TakeOver is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Reality Rash doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.