Choose Death Come True
Choose Death Come True if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Save Anytime side of the pairing. Death Come True launched in 2020.
Death Come True vs The Run
Death Come True and The Run both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Death Come True (2020) is 6 years older than The Run (2026). The Run scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Death Come True (80.8% 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 The Run
Choose The Run if you want an Action game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Run launched in 2026.
Both Death Come True and The Run sit in Adventure on Steam and both list Playable without Timed Input and Keyboard Only Option, 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
 Death Come True |  The Run | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.8% positive (292 reviews) | 90% positive (30 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | IzanagiGames, Too Kyo Games, ESQUADRA,inc. | PRM Games |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Death Come True (2020) is 6 years older than The Run (2026).
- The Run scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Death Come True (80.8% positive).
- The Run is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Death Come True (9.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Death Come True vs The Run — FAQ
- Should I play Death Come True or The Run first?
- If you want chronology, Death Come True (2020) came out before The Run (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 Death Come True and The Run similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Do Death Come True and The Run both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.