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I Hate Running Backwards vs Galactic Escape

I Hate Running Backwards and Galactic Escape 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. I Hate Running Backwards (2018) is 5 years older than Galactic Escape (2023). Galactic Escape is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than I Hate Running Backwards (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). 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 I Hate Running Backwards

Choose I Hate Running Backwards if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. I Hate Running Backwards launched in 2018.

Choose Galactic Escape

Choose Galactic Escape if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Galactic Escape launched in 2023.

Both I Hate Running Backwards and Galactic Escape sit in Action on Steam, 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

I Hate Running Backwards vs Galactic Escape — Steam metadata comparison
I Hate Running Backwards — Steam game coverI Hate Running BackwardsGalactic Escape — Steam game coverGalactic Escape
Released20182023
GenresAction, IndieAction
PlatformsWindows, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price14.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews70.8% positive (113 reviews)—
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersBinx Games, Croteam Incubator, CroteamAntGames

Side by side

I Hate Running Backwards vs Galactic Escape — FAQ

Should I play I Hate Running Backwards or Galactic Escape first?
If you want chronology, I Hate Running Backwards (2018) came out before Galactic Escape (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 I Hate Running Backwards and Galactic Escape 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.
Does Galactic Escape have multiplayer like I Hate Running Backwards?
No. I Hate Running Backwards supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Galactic Escape is listed as single-player only.
Does I Hate Running Backwards run on Steam Deck?
Yes — I Hate Running Backwards is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Galactic Escape doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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