Choose Groove Gunner
Choose Groove Gunner if you want an Action game with Tracked Controller Support and VR Only. Groove Gunner launched in 2022.
Groove Gunner vs Rhythmetallic
Groove Gunner and Rhythmetallic both land in Indie, 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, Casual on Steam. Rhythmetallic (2021) is 1 year older than Groove Gunner (2022). Both sit near 96% positive on Steam (Groove Gunner: 24 reviews, Rhythmetallic: 23). 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 Rhythmetallic
Choose Rhythmetallic if it's currently about 77% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rhythmetallic launched in 2021.
Both Groove Gunner and Rhythmetallic sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (95.8% vs 95.7% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Groove Gunner |  Rhythmetallic | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 16.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.8% positive (24 reviews) | 95.7% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BitCutter Studios Inc. | Garrison Gate Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Rhythmetallic (2021) is 1 year older than Groove Gunner (2022).
- Both sit near 96% positive on Steam (Groove Gunner: 24 reviews, Rhythmetallic: 23).
- Rhythmetallic is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than Groove Gunner (3.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
- Rhythmetallic is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Groove Gunner has no Deck rating yet.
Groove Gunner vs Rhythmetallic — FAQ
- Should I play Groove Gunner or Rhythmetallic first?
- If you want chronology, Rhythmetallic (2021) came out before Groove Gunner (2022). 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 Groove Gunner and Rhythmetallic similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.