Choose Sort 'Em
Choose Sort 'Em if it's currently about 99% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sort 'Em launched in 2017.
Sort 'Em vs Trash Rage
Sort 'Em and Trash Rage both land in Indie, Simulation, Casual 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 Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Sort 'Em (2017) is 2 years older than Trash Rage (2019). Sort 'Em is currently ~99% cheaper on Steam than Trash Rage (2.99 USD vs. 199.99 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 Trash Rage
Choose Trash Rage if you want an Action game with Steam Leaderboards. Trash Rage launched in 2019.
Both Sort 'Em and Trash Rage sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual 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
 Sort 'Em |  Trash Rage | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 199.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90% positive (10 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | PeanutButter VR | Giant Lazer |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Sort 'Em (2017) is 2 years older than Trash Rage (2019).
- Sort 'Em is currently ~99% cheaper on Steam than Trash Rage (2.99 USD vs. 199.99 USD).
Sort 'Em vs Trash Rage — FAQ
- Should I play Sort 'Em or Trash Rage first?
- If you want chronology, Sort 'Em (2017) came out before Trash Rage (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 Sort 'Em and Trash Rage similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Casual 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.