Choose Rat Simulator
Choose Rat Simulator if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Rat Simulator launched in 2017.
Rat Simulator vs ANCIENT RUS VS LIZARDS
Rat Simulator and ANCIENT RUS VS LIZARDS 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. Rat Simulator (2017) is 6 years older than ANCIENT RUS VS LIZARDS (2023). ANCIENT RUS VS LIZARDS is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Rat Simulator (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 ANCIENT RUS VS LIZARDS
Choose ANCIENT RUS VS LIZARDS if you want an Action, Adventure, and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. ANCIENT RUS VS LIZARDS launched in 2023.
Both Rat Simulator and ANCIENT RUS VS LIZARDS sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual on Steam, 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
 Rat Simulator |  ANCIENT RUS VS LIZARDS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86% positive (121 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Visualnoveler | Performance Artist Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Rat Simulator (2017) is 6 years older than ANCIENT RUS VS LIZARDS (2023).
- ANCIENT RUS VS LIZARDS is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Rat Simulator (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Rat Simulator is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; ANCIENT RUS VS LIZARDS has no Deck rating yet.
Rat Simulator vs ANCIENT RUS VS LIZARDS — FAQ
- Should I play Rat Simulator or ANCIENT RUS VS LIZARDS first?
- If you want chronology, Rat Simulator (2017) came out before ANCIENT RUS VS LIZARDS (2023). 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 Rat Simulator and ANCIENT RUS VS LIZARDS 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.
- Does Rat Simulator run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Rat Simulator is rated Deck Playable by Valve. ANCIENT RUS VS LIZARDS doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.