Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure and Start Running 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. Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure (2021) is 3 years older than Start Running (2024). Start Running is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure (0.79 USD vs. 15.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Choose Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure if you want an Indie game with Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure launched in 2021.
Choose Start Running if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Start Running launched in 2024.
Both Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure and Start Running sit in 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.
 Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure |  Start Running | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 0.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.3% positive (690 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DigiTales Interactive | beepsoft industries |