Choose I Hate Running Backwards
Choose I Hate Running Backwards if you want the Shared/Split Screen Co-op and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 57% cheaper on the Steam Store. I Hate Running Backwards launched in 2018.
I Hate Running Backwards vs Rogue Bricks
I Hate Running Backwards and Rogue Bricks 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 (2018) is 7 years older than Rogue Bricks (2025). I Hate Running Backwards is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Rogue Bricks (2.99 USD vs. 6.99 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 Rogue Bricks
Choose Rogue Bricks if you want a RPG and Casual game with Shared/Split Screen. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Rogue Bricks launched in 2025.
Both I Hate Running Backwards and Rogue Bricks sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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 |  Rogue Bricks | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70.8% positive (113 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Binx Games, Croteam Incubator, Croteam | ArcadeNest |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- I Hate Running Backwards (2018) is 7 years older than Rogue Bricks (2025).
- I Hate Running Backwards is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Rogue Bricks (2.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- I Hate Running Backwards has co-op; Rogue Bricks does not.
- I Hate Running Backwards is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Rogue Bricks has no Deck rating yet.
I Hate Running Backwards vs Rogue Bricks — FAQ
- Should I play I Hate Running Backwards or Rogue Bricks first?
- If you want chronology, I Hate Running Backwards (2018) came out before Rogue Bricks (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 Rogue Bricks 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 I Hate Running Backwards run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — I Hate Running Backwards is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Rogue Bricks doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.