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I Hate Running Backwards vs Forest Fire

I Hate Running Backwards and Forest Fire 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 Forest Fire (2023). Forest Fire scores higher on Steam reviews (87.5% positive) than I Hate Running Backwards (70.8% 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 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 has co-op, so you can bring a friend. I Hate Running Backwards launched in 2018.

Choose Forest Fire

Choose Forest Fire if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Forest Fire launched in 2023.

Both I Hate Running Backwards and Forest Fire 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 Forest Fire — Steam metadata comparison
I Hate Running Backwards — Steam game coverI Hate Running BackwardsForest Fire — Steam game coverForest Fire
Released20182023
GenresAction, IndieAction
PlatformsWindows, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Verified
Price14.99 USD5.99 USD
Steam reviews70.8% positive (113 reviews)87.5% positive (56 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersBinx Games, Croteam Incubator, CroteamChute Apps

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I Hate Running Backwards vs Forest Fire — FAQ

Should I play I Hate Running Backwards or Forest Fire first?
If you want chronology, I Hate Running Backwards (2018) came out before Forest Fire (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 Forest Fire 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 Forest Fire 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 Forest Fire is listed as single-player only.
Do I Hate Running Backwards and Forest Fire both run on Steam Deck?
Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.
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