Choose Danger Scavenger
Choose Danger Scavenger if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 59% cheaper on the Steam Store. Danger Scavenger launched in 2021.
Danger Scavenger vs Running Riot
Danger Scavenger and Running Riot both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Danger Scavenger (2021) is 4 years older than Running Riot (2025). Running Riot scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Danger Scavenger (75% 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 Running Riot
Choose Running Riot if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Running Riot launched in 2025.
Both Danger Scavenger and Running Riot sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Danger Scavenger |  Running Riot | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 1.24 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive (120 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Piotr Wolk, Star Drifters | Party Moose Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Danger Scavenger (2021) is 4 years older than Running Riot (2025).
- Running Riot scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Danger Scavenger (75% positive).
- Danger Scavenger is currently ~59% cheaper on Steam than Running Riot (1.24 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Danger Scavenger has co-op; Running Riot does not.
- Danger Scavenger is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Running Riot has no Deck rating yet.
Danger Scavenger vs Running Riot — FAQ
- Should I play Danger Scavenger or Running Riot first?
- If you want chronology, Danger Scavenger (2021) came out before Running Riot (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 Danger Scavenger and Running Riot similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Does Running Riot have multiplayer like Danger Scavenger?
- No. Danger Scavenger supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Running Riot is listed as single-player only.
- Does Danger Scavenger run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Danger Scavenger is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Running Riot doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.