Choose Escape from Terror City
Choose Escape from Terror City if you want an Indie experience. Escape from Terror City launched in 2021.
Escape from Terror City vs Be Not Afraid, But Run
Escape from Terror City and Be Not Afraid, But Run both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Escape from Terror City (2021) is 3 years older than Be Not Afraid, But Run (2024). Be Not Afraid, But Run scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Escape from Terror City (75% 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 Be Not Afraid, But Run
Choose Be Not Afraid, But Run if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Be Not Afraid, But Run launched in 2024.
Both Escape from Terror City and Be Not Afraid, But Run sit in Action 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
 Escape from Terror City |  Be Not Afraid, But Run | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive (32 reviews) | 100% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Renegade Sector Games | Renegade Sector Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Escape from Terror City (2021) is 3 years older than Be Not Afraid, But Run (2024).
- Be Not Afraid, But Run scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Escape from Terror City (75% positive).
- Be Not Afraid, But Run is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Escape from Terror City (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Escape from Terror City vs Be Not Afraid, But Run — FAQ
- Should I play Escape from Terror City or Be Not Afraid, But Run first?
- If you want chronology, Escape from Terror City (2021) came out before Be Not Afraid, But Run (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 Escape from Terror City and Be Not Afraid, But Run similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.