Choose BLUE REVOLVER
Choose BLUE REVOLVER if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. BLUE REVOLVER launched in 2016.
BLUE REVOLVER vs Rheum
BLUE REVOLVER and Rheum 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. BLUE REVOLVER (2016) is 2 years older than Rheum (2018). BLUE REVOLVER scores higher on Steam reviews (98.2% positive) than Rheum (85.7% 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 Rheum
Choose Rheum if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rheum launched in 2018.
Both BLUE REVOLVER and Rheum sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 BLUE REVOLVER |  Rheum | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98.2% positive (620 reviews) | 85.7% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | danbo, woof | SpaceMyFriend |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- BLUE REVOLVER (2016) is 2 years older than Rheum (2018).
- BLUE REVOLVER scores higher on Steam reviews (98.2% positive) than Rheum (85.7% positive).
- Rheum is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than BLUE REVOLVER (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- BLUE REVOLVER is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Rheum has no Deck rating yet.
BLUE REVOLVER vs Rheum — FAQ
- Should I play BLUE REVOLVER or Rheum first?
- If you want chronology, BLUE REVOLVER (2016) came out before Rheum (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 BLUE REVOLVER and Rheum 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.
- Does BLUE REVOLVER run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — BLUE REVOLVER is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Rheum doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.