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THE IMPOSSIBLE vs Guns N' Runs

THE IMPOSSIBLE and Guns N' Runs 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. THE IMPOSSIBLE (2020) is 1 year older than Guns N' Runs (2021). THE IMPOSSIBLE is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Guns N' Runs (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 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 THE IMPOSSIBLE

Choose THE IMPOSSIBLE if you want a Simulation, RPG, and Casual game with Steam Timeline, Color Alternatives, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. THE IMPOSSIBLE launched in 2020.

Choose Guns N' Runs

Choose Guns N' Runs if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Guns N' Runs launched in 2021.

Both THE IMPOSSIBLE and Guns N' Runs 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

THE IMPOSSIBLE vs Guns N' Runs — Steam metadata comparison
THE IMPOSSIBLE — Steam game coverTHE IMPOSSIBLEGuns N' Runs — Steam game coverGuns N' Runs
Released20202021
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, CasualAction, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price4.99 USD6.99 USD
Steam reviews85% positive (133 reviews)6 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersIMPOSSIBLE INC, AiremStatera Studio

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THE IMPOSSIBLE vs Guns N' Runs — FAQ

Should I play THE IMPOSSIBLE or Guns N' Runs first?
If you want chronology, THE IMPOSSIBLE (2020) came out before Guns N' Runs (2021). 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 THE IMPOSSIBLE and Guns N' Runs 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.
Does THE IMPOSSIBLE run on Steam Deck?
Yes — THE IMPOSSIBLE is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Guns N' Runs doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
THE IMPOSSIBLE vs Guns N' Runs — Verdict (2026) · imho.run