Choose Dead Reset
Choose Dead Reset if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Dead Reset launched in 2025.
Dead Reset vs The Run
Dead Reset 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. Dead Reset (2025) is 1 year older than The Run (2026). The Run scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Dead Reset (88.6% 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 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 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Run launched in 2026.
Both Dead Reset and The Run sit in Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (88.6% vs 90% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Dead Reset |  The Run | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.6% positive (308 reviews) | 90% positive (30 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dark Rift Horror, Wales Interactive | PRM Games |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Dead Reset (2025) is 1 year older than The Run (2026).
- The Run scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Dead Reset (88.6% positive).
- The Run is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Dead Reset (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Dead Reset vs The Run — FAQ
- Should I play Dead Reset or The Run first?
- If you want chronology, Dead Reset (2025) 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 Dead Reset 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 Dead Reset 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.