Choose ArcRunner
Choose ArcRunner if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. ArcRunner launched in 2023.
ArcRunner vs Warden's Will
ArcRunner and Warden's Will both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. ArcRunner (2023) is 2 years older than Warden's Will (2025). Both sit near 71% positive on Steam (ArcRunner: 149 reviews, Warden's Will: 218). 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 Warden's Will
Choose Warden's Will if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Warden's Will launched in 2025.
Both ArcRunner and Warden's Will sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (70.5% vs 70.6% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 ArcRunner |  Warden's Will | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70.5% positive (149 reviews) | 70.6% positive (218 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Trickjump Games Ltd | ELYZIO |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- ArcRunner (2023) is 2 years older than Warden's Will (2025).
- Both sit near 71% positive on Steam (ArcRunner: 149 reviews, Warden's Will: 218).
- Warden's Will is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than ArcRunner (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: ArcRunner is Deck Verified, Warden's Will is Deck Playable.
ArcRunner vs Warden's Will — FAQ
- Which is better, ArcRunner or Warden's Will?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: ArcRunner sits at 70.5% positive (149 reviews), Warden's Will at 70.6% (218). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play ArcRunner or Warden's Will first?
- If you want chronology, ArcRunner (2023) came out before Warden's Will (2025). 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 ArcRunner and Warden's Will similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Do both ArcRunner and Warden's Will have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: ArcRunner ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Warden's Will ships Online Co-op, Co-op.