Choose GORN
Choose GORN if you want an Indie game with SteamVR Collectibles. 6,388 Steam reviews back the pick.
GORN vs Combat Tested
GORN and Combat Tested 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. Combat Tested (2018) is 1 year older than GORN (2019). GORN scores higher on Steam reviews (94.4% positive) than Combat Tested (63.8% 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 Combat Tested
Choose Combat Tested if it's currently about 65% cheaper on the Steam Store. Combat Tested launched in 2018.
Both GORN and Combat Tested sit in Action on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 GORN |  Combat Tested | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.4% positive (6,388 reviews) | 63.8% positive (69 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Free Lives | Buckethead Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Combat Tested (2018) is 1 year older than GORN (2019).
- GORN scores higher on Steam reviews (94.4% positive) than Combat Tested (63.8% positive).
- Combat Tested is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than GORN (6.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- GORN is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Combat Tested has no Deck rating yet.
GORN vs Combat Tested — FAQ
- Should I play GORN or Combat Tested first?
- If you want chronology, Combat Tested (2018) came out before GORN (2019). 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 GORN and Combat Tested 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.