ShockRods vs BLITZ ARENA
ShockRods and BLITZ ARENA 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. ShockRods (2019) is 6 years older than BLITZ ARENA (2025). BLITZ ARENA is free; ShockRods is paid (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
 ShockRods |  BLITZ ARENA | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Strategy, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 69.2% positive (13 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Stainless Games | PLSAM |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- ShockRods (2019) is 6 years older than BLITZ ARENA (2025).
- BLITZ ARENA is free; ShockRods is paid (4.99 USD).
- BLITZ ARENA has co-op; ShockRods does not.
ShockRods vs BLITZ ARENA — FAQ
- Should I play ShockRods or BLITZ ARENA first?
- If you want chronology, ShockRods (2019) came out before BLITZ ARENA (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 ShockRods and BLITZ ARENA 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.
- Is BLITZ ARENA free?
- Yes — BLITZ ARENA is a free-to-play Steam title. ShockRods is paid (4.99 USD).