Choose Raging Loop
Choose Raging Loop if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 90.2% positive across 769 reviews.
Raging Loop vs Pathologic 3
Raging Loop and Pathologic 3 both land in Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Raging Loop (2017) is 9 years older than Pathologic 3 (2026). Raging Loop scores higher on Steam reviews (90.2% positive) than Pathologic 3 (87% 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 Pathologic 3
Choose Pathologic 3 if you want a Simulation and RPG game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Pathologic 3 launched in 2026.
Both Raging Loop and Pathologic 3 sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Raging Loop |  Pathologic 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 34.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.2% positive (769 reviews) | 87% positive (994 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | KEMCO | Ice-Pick Lodge |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Raging Loop (2017) is 9 years older than Pathologic 3 (2026).
- Raging Loop scores higher on Steam reviews (90.2% positive) than Pathologic 3 (87% positive).
- Raging Loop is currently ~14% cheaper on Steam than Pathologic 3 (29.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Raging Loop is Deck Verified, Pathologic 3 is Deck Playable.
Raging Loop vs Pathologic 3 — FAQ
- Which is better, Raging Loop or Pathologic 3?
- On Steam reviews Raging Loop scores higher (90.2% positive) than Pathologic 3 (87% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Raging Loop is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Raging Loop or Pathologic 3 first?
- If you want chronology, Raging Loop (2017) came out before Pathologic 3 (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 Raging Loop and Pathologic 3 similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.