Should I play I Hate Running Backwards or Comet Rogue first?

If you want chronology, I Hate Running Backwards (2018) came out before Comet Rogue (2025). 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 Comet Rogue 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 Comet Rogue 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 Comet Rogue 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. Comet Rogue doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.

I Hate Running Backwards vs Comet Rogue

I Hate Running Backwards and Comet Rogue 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 7 years older than Comet Rogue (2025). Comet Rogue scores higher on Steam reviews (100% 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, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. I Hate Running Backwards launched in 2018.

Choose Comet Rogue

Choose Comet Rogue if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Comet Rogue launched in 2025.

Both I Hate Running Backwards and Comet Rogue sit in Action on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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.

I Hate Running Backwards vs Comet Rogue — Steam metadata comparison
	I Hate Running Backwards	Comet Rogue
Released	2018	2025
Genres	Action, Indie	Action
Platforms	Windows, Linux	Windows, Linux
Steam Deck	Deck Verified	Unrated
Price	14.99 USD	4.99 USD
Steam reviews	70.8% positive (113 reviews)	100% positive (25 reviews)
Multiplayer	Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op	Single-player only
Developers	Binx Games, Croteam Incubator, Croteam	Antique Gear Games

Side by side

Both are Action games on Steam.
I Hate Running Backwards (2018) is 7 years older than Comet Rogue (2025).
Comet Rogue scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than I Hate Running Backwards (70.8% positive).
Comet Rogue is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than I Hate Running Backwards (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
I Hate Running Backwards has co-op; Comet Rogue does not.
I Hate Running Backwards is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Comet Rogue has no Deck rating yet.