Choose Blazing Chrome
Choose Blazing Chrome if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Blazing Chrome launched in 2019.
Blazing Chrome vs GAT RAT
Blazing Chrome and GAT RAT 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. Blazing Chrome (2019) is 6 years older than GAT RAT (2025). GAT RAT scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Blazing Chrome (89.3% 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 GAT RAT
Choose GAT RAT if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 53% cheaper on the Steam Store. GAT RAT launched in 2025.
Both Blazing Chrome and GAT RAT sit in Action on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Blazing Chrome |  GAT RAT | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 16.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.3% positive (512 reviews) | 100% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | JoyMasher | Dark Snow Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Blazing Chrome (2019) is 6 years older than GAT RAT (2025).
- GAT RAT scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Blazing Chrome (89.3% positive).
- GAT RAT is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than Blazing Chrome (7.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
- Blazing Chrome has co-op; GAT RAT does not.
- Blazing Chrome is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; GAT RAT has no Deck rating yet.
Blazing Chrome vs GAT RAT — FAQ
- Should I play Blazing Chrome or GAT RAT first?
- If you want chronology, Blazing Chrome (2019) came out before GAT RAT (2025). 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 Blazing Chrome and GAT RAT 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.
- Does GAT RAT have multiplayer like Blazing Chrome?
- No. Blazing Chrome supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while GAT RAT is listed as single-player only.
- Does Blazing Chrome run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Blazing Chrome is rated Deck Verified by Valve. GAT RAT doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.