Choose Battlerite
Choose Battlerite if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 23,841 Steam reviews back the pick.
Battlerite vs ShockRods
Battlerite and ShockRods 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. Battlerite (2017) is 2 years older than ShockRods (2019). Battlerite scores higher on Steam reviews (83.9% positive) than ShockRods (69.2% 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 ShockRods
Choose ShockRods if it matches what drew you to this matchup. ShockRods launched in 2019.
Both Battlerite and ShockRods sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 Battlerite |  ShockRods | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Free To Play | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.9% positive (23,841 reviews) | 69.2% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Stunlock Studios | Stainless Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Battlerite (2017) is 2 years older than ShockRods (2019).
- Battlerite scores higher on Steam reviews (83.9% positive) than ShockRods (69.2% positive).
- Battlerite is free; ShockRods is paid (4.99 USD).
- Battlerite is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; ShockRods has no Deck rating yet.
Battlerite vs ShockRods — FAQ
- Should I play Battlerite or ShockRods first?
- If you want chronology, Battlerite (2017) came out before ShockRods (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 Battlerite and ShockRods 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.
- Is Battlerite free?
- Yes — Battlerite is a free-to-play Steam title. ShockRods is paid (4.99 USD).
- Does Battlerite run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Battlerite is rated Deck Playable by Valve. ShockRods doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.