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.
Side-by-side comparison
 I Hate Running Backwards |  Forest Fire | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70.8% positive (113 reviews) | 87.5% positive (56 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Binx Games, Croteam Incubator, Croteam | Chute Apps |
Side by side
- 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).
- Forest Fire is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than I Hate Running Backwards (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- I Hate Running Backwards has co-op; Forest Fire does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
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.