Choose PAC-MAN 256
Choose PAC-MAN 256 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. PAC-MAN 256 launched in 2016.
PAC-MAN 256 vs Smells Like Burnt Rubber
PAC-MAN 256 and Smells Like Burnt Rubber both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. PAC-MAN 256 (2016) is 7 years older than Smells Like Burnt Rubber (2023). Both sit near 94% positive on Steam (PAC-MAN 256: 817 reviews, Smells Like Burnt Rubber: 15). 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 Smells Like Burnt Rubber
Choose Smells Like Burnt Rubber if you want an Indie, Casual, and Racing game with Online PvP and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Smells Like Burnt Rubber launched in 2023.
Both PAC-MAN 256 and Smells Like Burnt Rubber sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (94% vs 93.3% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 PAC-MAN 256 |  Smells Like Burnt Rubber | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94% positive (817 reviews) | 93.3% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | BANDAI NAMCO Studios Vancouver, Hipster Whale, 3 Sprockets | Super Laser Freunde |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- PAC-MAN 256 (2016) is 7 years older than Smells Like Burnt Rubber (2023).
- Both sit near 94% positive on Steam (PAC-MAN 256: 817 reviews, Smells Like Burnt Rubber: 15).
- Smells Like Burnt Rubber is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than PAC-MAN 256 (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- PAC-MAN 256 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Smells Like Burnt Rubber has no Deck rating yet.
PAC-MAN 256 vs Smells Like Burnt Rubber — FAQ
- Should I play PAC-MAN 256 or Smells Like Burnt Rubber first?
- If you want chronology, PAC-MAN 256 (2016) came out before Smells Like Burnt Rubber (2023). 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 PAC-MAN 256 and Smells Like Burnt Rubber similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 PAC-MAN 256 and Smells Like Burnt Rubber have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: PAC-MAN 256 ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Smells Like Burnt Rubber ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Does PAC-MAN 256 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — PAC-MAN 256 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Smells Like Burnt Rubber doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.