Choose Rat Simulator
Choose Rat Simulator if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Rat Simulator launched in 2017.
Rat Simulator vs Don't Click, Hantavirus
Rat Simulator and Don't Click, Hantavirus 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 9 years older than Don't Click, Hantavirus (2026). Rat Simulator is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Don't Click, Hantavirus has no Deck rating yet. 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 Don't Click, Hantavirus
Choose Don't Click, Hantavirus if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Camera Comfort, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Don't Click, Hantavirus launched in 2026.
Both Rat Simulator and Don't Click, Hantavirus 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 |  Don't Click, Hantavirus | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 86% positive (121 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Visualnoveler | Artist, Sadist |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Rat Simulator (2017) is 9 years older than Don't Click, Hantavirus (2026).
- Rat Simulator is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Don't Click, Hantavirus has no Deck rating yet.
Rat Simulator vs Don't Click, Hantavirus — FAQ
- Should I play Rat Simulator or Don't Click, Hantavirus first?
- If you want chronology, Rat Simulator (2017) came out before Don't Click, Hantavirus (2026). 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 Don't Click, Hantavirus 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. Don't Click, Hantavirus doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.