Choose Rush Rover
Choose Rush Rover if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 62% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rush Rover launched in 2017.
Rush Rover vs Vile
Rush Rover and Vile 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. Rush Rover (2017) is 2 years older than Vile (2019). Rush Rover scores higher on Steam reviews (88.3% positive) than Vile (75% 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 Vile
Choose Vile if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Vile launched in 2019.
Both Rush Rover and Vile sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Rush Rover |  Vile | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.3% positive (77 reviews) | 75% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | radio | Ardentsquid |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Rush Rover (2017) is 2 years older than Vile (2019).
- Rush Rover scores higher on Steam reviews (88.3% positive) than Vile (75% positive).
- Rush Rover is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than Vile (4.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Rush Rover vs Vile — FAQ
- Should I play Rush Rover or Vile first?
- If you want chronology, Rush Rover (2017) came out before Vile (2019). 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 Rush Rover and Vile 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 Rush Rover and Vile have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Rush Rover ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Vile ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.