Choose Murk
Choose Murk if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Murk launched in 2020.
Murk vs Rogue Runner
Murk and Rogue Runner both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Murk (2020) is 6 years older than Rogue Runner (2026). Rogue Runner is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Murk (3.59 USD vs. 3.99 USD). 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 Rogue Runner
Choose Rogue Runner if you want a RPG and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Rogue Runner launched in 2026.
Both Murk and Rogue Runner sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Murk |  Rogue Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 3.59 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 92.3% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Adus Games | 42nd Machine |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Murk (2020) is 6 years older than Rogue Runner (2026).
- Rogue Runner is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Murk (3.59 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- Rogue Runner is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Murk has no Deck rating yet.
Murk vs Rogue Runner — FAQ
- Should I play Murk or Rogue Runner first?
- If you want chronology, Murk (2020) came out before Rogue Runner (2026). 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 Murk and Rogue Runner similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.