I Hate Running Backwards vs Pixel Frenzy
I Hate Running Backwards and Pixel Frenzy both land in Action, Indie 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. I Hate Running Backwards has co-op; Pixel Frenzy does not. I Hate Running Backwards is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Pixel Frenzy has no Deck rating yet. 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 |  Pixel Frenzy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 70.8% positive (113 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Binx Games, Croteam Incubator, Croteam | Mystilag |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- I Hate Running Backwards has co-op; Pixel Frenzy does not.
- I Hate Running Backwards is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Pixel Frenzy has no Deck rating yet.
I Hate Running Backwards vs Pixel Frenzy — FAQ
- Are I Hate Running Backwards and Pixel Frenzy similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Pixel Frenzy 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 Pixel Frenzy 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. Pixel Frenzy doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.