Choose ArcRunner
Choose ArcRunner if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. ArcRunner launched in 2023.
ArcRunner vs Knights Within
ArcRunner and Knights Within 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 1 year older than Knights Within (2024). Knights Within scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than ArcRunner (70.5% 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 Knights Within
Choose Knights Within if you want an Early Access game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.7% positive across 210 reviews.
Both ArcRunner and Knights Within 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. 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
 ArcRunner |  Knights Within | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70.5% positive (149 reviews) | 96.7% positive (210 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Trickjump Games Ltd | Indecision Labs |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- ArcRunner (2023) is 1 year older than Knights Within (2024).
- Knights Within scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than ArcRunner (70.5% positive).
- Knights Within is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than ArcRunner (17.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: ArcRunner is Deck Verified, Knights Within is Deck Playable.
ArcRunner vs Knights Within — FAQ
- Which is better, ArcRunner or Knights Within?
- On Steam reviews Knights Within scores higher (96.7% positive) than ArcRunner (70.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Knights Within is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play ArcRunner or Knights Within first?
- If you want chronology, ArcRunner (2023) came out before Knights Within (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 ArcRunner and Knights Within 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 Knights Within have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: ArcRunner ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Knights Within ships Online Co-op, Co-op.