Choose Sharded World
Choose Sharded World if you want an Adventure, RPG, and Casual experience. Sharded World launched in 2023.
Sharded World vs Running Riot
Sharded World 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. Sharded World (2023) is 2 years older than Running Riot (2025). Running Riot scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Sharded World (71.6% 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 currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Running Riot launched in 2025.
Both Sharded World 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
 Sharded World |  Running Riot | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.6% positive (81 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nasty Cat | Party Moose Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Sharded World (2023) is 2 years older than Running Riot (2025).
- Running Riot scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Sharded World (71.6% positive).
- Running Riot is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Sharded World (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Sharded World is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Running Riot has no Deck rating yet.
Sharded World vs Running Riot — FAQ
- Should I play Sharded World or Running Riot first?
- If you want chronology, Sharded World (2023) 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 Sharded World 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 Sharded World run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Sharded World is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Running Riot doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.