Choose Ghostrunner
Choose Ghostrunner if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 19,213 Steam reviews back the pick.
Ghostrunner vs Bloodthief
Ghostrunner and Bloodthief 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. Ghostrunner (2020) is 5 years older than Bloodthief (2025). Bloodthief scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% positive) than Ghostrunner (91.2% 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 Bloodthief
Choose Bloodthief if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.4% positive across 782 reviews.
Both Ghostrunner and Bloodthief sit in Action 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
 Ghostrunner |  Bloodthief | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (19,213 reviews) | 96.4% positive (782 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | One More Level, 3D Realms, Slipgate Ironworks™, All in! Games | Blargis |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Ghostrunner (2020) is 5 years older than Bloodthief (2025).
- Bloodthief scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% positive) than Ghostrunner (91.2% positive).
- Bloodthief is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Ghostrunner (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Ghostrunner vs Bloodthief — FAQ
- Which is better, Ghostrunner or Bloodthief?
- On Steam reviews Bloodthief scores higher (96.4% positive) than Ghostrunner (91.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Bloodthief is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Ghostrunner or Bloodthief first?
- If you want chronology, Ghostrunner (2020) came out before Bloodthief (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 Ghostrunner and Bloodthief 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.