Choose ArcRunner
Choose ArcRunner if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. ArcRunner launched in 2023.
ArcRunner vs Destiny Encore
ArcRunner and Destiny Encore 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. ArcRunner (2023) is 1 year older than Destiny Encore (2024). Destiny Encore is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than ArcRunner (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Destiny Encore
Choose Destiny Encore if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Destiny Encore launched in 2024.
Both ArcRunner and Destiny Encore 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
 ArcRunner |  Destiny Encore | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70.5% positive (149 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Trickjump Games Ltd | Urihimura |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- ArcRunner (2023) is 1 year older than Destiny Encore (2024).
- Destiny Encore is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than ArcRunner (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- ArcRunner has co-op; Destiny Encore does not.
- ArcRunner is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Destiny Encore has no Deck rating yet.
ArcRunner vs Destiny Encore — FAQ
- Should I play ArcRunner or Destiny Encore first?
- If you want chronology, ArcRunner (2023) came out before Destiny Encore (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 Destiny Encore 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.
- Does Destiny Encore have multiplayer like ArcRunner?
- No. ArcRunner supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Destiny Encore is listed as single-player only.
- Does ArcRunner run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — ArcRunner is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Destiny Encore doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.