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I Hate Running Backwards vs Flank That Tank!

I Hate Running Backwards and Flank That Tank! 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. Both released in 2018. Flank That Tank! is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than I Hate Running Backwards (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 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 Flank That Tank!

Choose Flank That Tank! if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Flank That Tank! launched in 2018.

Both I Hate Running Backwards and Flank That Tank! 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.

Side-by-side comparison

I Hate Running Backwards vs Flank That Tank! — Steam metadata comparison
I Hate Running Backwards — Steam game coverI Hate Running BackwardsFlank That Tank! — Steam game coverFlank That Tank!
Released20182018
GenresAction, IndieAction
PlatformsWindows, LinuxWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price14.99 USD5.99 USD
Steam reviews70.8% positive (113 reviews)2 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersBinx Games, Croteam Incubator, CroteamGame Studio Abraham Stolk Inc.

Side by side

I Hate Running Backwards vs Flank That Tank! — FAQ

Are I Hate Running Backwards and Flank That Tank! 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 Flank That Tank! 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 Flank That Tank! 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. Flank That Tank! doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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