Rat Simulator vs Lizard Slayer
Rat Simulator and Lizard Slayer 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 7 years older than Lizard Slayer (2024). Lizard Slayer 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Rat Simulator |  Lizard Slayer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| 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 | PE4ENEGI GAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Rat Simulator (2017) is 7 years older than Lizard Slayer (2024).
- Lizard Slayer is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Rat Simulator (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Rat Simulator is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Lizard Slayer has no Deck rating yet.
Rat Simulator vs Lizard Slayer — FAQ
- Should I play Rat Simulator or Lizard Slayer first?
- If you want chronology, Rat Simulator (2017) came out before Lizard Slayer (2024). 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 Lizard Slayer 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. Lizard Slayer doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.