Choose Strangeland
Choose Strangeland if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Strangeland launched in 2021.
Strangeland vs Start Running
Strangeland 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. Strangeland (2021) is 3 years older than Start Running (2024). Start Running is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Strangeland (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Start Running
Choose Start Running if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Start Running launched in 2024.
Both Strangeland 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Strangeland |  Start Running | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Adventure | Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.2% positive (689 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Wormwood Studios | beepsoft industries |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Strangeland (2021) is 3 years older than Start Running (2024).
- Start Running is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Strangeland (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Strangeland is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Start Running has no Deck rating yet.
Strangeland vs Start Running — FAQ
- Should I play Strangeland or Start Running first?
- If you want chronology, Strangeland (2021) came out before Start Running (2024). 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 Strangeland and Start Running 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.
- Does Strangeland run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Strangeland is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Start Running doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.