Choose RUN: The world in-between
Choose RUN: The world in-between if it matches what drew you to this matchup. RUN: The world in-between launched in 2022.
RUN: The world in-between vs Ruin
RUN: The world in-between and Ruin 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. RUN: The world in-between (2022) is 1 year older than Ruin (2023). Ruin is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than RUN: The world in-between (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Ruin
Choose Ruin if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ruin launched in 2023.
Both RUN: The world in-between and Ruin 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
 RUN: The world in-between |  Ruin | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.1% positive (55 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Team RUN | Paridot Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- RUN: The world in-between (2022) is 1 year older than Ruin (2023).
- Ruin is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than RUN: The world in-between (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
RUN: The world in-between vs Ruin — FAQ
- Should I play RUN: The world in-between or Ruin first?
- If you want chronology, RUN: The world in-between (2022) came out before Ruin (2023). 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 RUN: The world in-between and Ruin 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.