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Games like RANK RUNNER

If RANK RUNNER is your kind of game, the closest matches are Waves, Crashbots and Inertia — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About RANK RUNNER: Bullet-hell meets endless runner. LITERALLY ascend the Leaderboard as you play. RANK RUNNER is an intense highscore chaser, wrapped in a neon retro aesthetic. Come run the Leaderboard.

2019ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDWindowsby Iterative Interactive
RANK RUNNER — Steam game cover

Players who liked RANK RUNNER also play

Steam players who put hours into RANK RUNNER also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Waves

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for RANK RUNNER fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with RANK RUNNER.

    Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

    2011ActionIndieFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Crashbots

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for RANK RUNNER fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with RANK RUNNER.

    Run, fly and shoot your way through a robot testing facility. Take control of the latest line of robots and test their fighting capabilities and agility in different worlds filled with dangerous obstacles, booby traps and enemies that want to crash your bots.

    2018ActionIndieCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Inertia

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for RANK RUNNER fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with RANK RUNNER.

    Inertia is a first-person platformer with free-running aspects. Inspired by various other free-running and movement based games/game-modes.

    2017ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Ding Dong XL

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for RANK RUNNER fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with RANK RUNNER.

    A fast-paced, neon-infused arcade game with simple one-button controls! Addictive, easy to learn, and perfect for quick sessions. Challenge yourself to beat your high score while waiting in queue for another game!

    2018ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Furi

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for RANK RUNNER fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with RANK RUNNER.

    The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.

    2016ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Nex Machina

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for RANK RUNNER fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with RANK RUNNER.

    Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.

    2017ActionIndie19.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Atomik: RunGunJumpGun

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for RANK RUNNER fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with RANK RUNNER.

    Atomik: RunGunJumpGun is a tough as nails game that puts a gravity-defying weapon in your hands. One button lets you fly, the other blasts obstacles out of the way. With a cast of crazed characters, challenging gameplay, and a pulsing musical score, it delivers twitchy platforming goodness.

    2016ActionIndie7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. LUFTRAUSERS

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for RANK RUNNER fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with RANK RUNNER.

    The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.

    2014ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below RANK RUNNER at current Steam store prices.

  1. UBERMOSH

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under RANK RUNNER on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with RANK RUNNER.

    UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.

    2015ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Miss Neko

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under RANK RUNNER on Steam right now. Shares Action and Casual with RANK RUNNER.

    Together the full picture of all the lovely beast ladies with your own hands, play Yakyuken with them, collect their portraits. Hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable game time:)

    2019ActionCasual0.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. QUICKERFLAK

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under RANK RUNNER on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with RANK RUNNER.

    QUICKERFLAK is an experimental fast-paced time-attack top-down combat retro-hardcore minigame, that can be finished in a minute.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Save Jesus

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under RANK RUNNER on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with RANK RUNNER.

    Someone is trying to murder Jesus. Disguised as Caesar with the Roman Empire by his side, an evil impostor from the future has set hundreds of deadly traps. Redirect the traps, kill the Romans and protect Jesus!

    2016IndieCasual0.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Barro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under RANK RUNNER on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with RANK RUNNER.

    Choose your little car and race!

    2018IndieCasualRacing0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Gachi Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under RANK RUNNER on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with RANK RUNNER.

    Gachi Heroes is a game about the dark fantasies. That's amazing an endlass journey in which you will know yourself with your favorite gachimuchi characters. How deep would you go?

    2018ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Trip to Vinelands

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under RANK RUNNER on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with RANK RUNNER.

    Trip to Vinelands is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame.

    2016ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. TTV2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under RANK RUNNER on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with RANK RUNNER.

    TTV2 is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame, sequel to Trip to Vinelands.

    2017ActionIndie0.49 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with RANK RUNNER.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with RANK RUNNER.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with RANK RUNNER.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with RANK RUNNER.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with RANK RUNNER.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with RANK RUNNER.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with RANK RUNNER.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with RANK RUNNER.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Waves

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with RANK RUNNER.

    Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

    2011ActionIndieFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Furi

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with RANK RUNNER.

    The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.

    2016ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Atomik: RunGunJumpGun

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with RANK RUNNER.

    Atomik: RunGunJumpGun is a tough as nails game that puts a gravity-defying weapon in your hands. One button lets you fly, the other blasts obstacles out of the way. With a cast of crazed characters, challenging gameplay, and a pulsing musical score, it delivers twitchy platforming goodness.

    2016ActionIndie7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about RANK RUNNER

How much does RANK RUNNER cost?
RANK RUNNER is listed on Steam at 0.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to RANK RUNNER?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside RANK RUNNER are Waves, Crashbots, Inertia.
Who developed RANK RUNNER?
RANK RUNNER was developed by Iterative Interactive.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on RANK RUNNER.

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