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.
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.