Choose ArcRunner
Choose ArcRunner if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. ArcRunner launched in 2023.
ArcRunner vs Colony - Arena Online
ArcRunner and Colony - Arena Online 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 Colony - Arena Online (2024). Colony - Arena Online is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than ArcRunner (1.99 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 Colony - Arena Online
Choose Colony - Arena Online if you want an Adventure game with Online PvP and PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Colony - Arena Online launched in 2024.
Both ArcRunner and Colony - Arena Online 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 |  Colony - Arena Online | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70.5% positive (149 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Trickjump Games Ltd | Samet MUMCU |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- ArcRunner (2023) is 1 year older than Colony - Arena Online (2024).
- Colony - Arena Online is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than ArcRunner (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- ArcRunner is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Colony - Arena Online has no Deck rating yet.
ArcRunner vs Colony - Arena Online — FAQ
- Should I play ArcRunner or Colony - Arena Online first?
- If you want chronology, ArcRunner (2023) came out before Colony - Arena Online (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 Colony - Arena Online 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 Colony - Arena Online have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: ArcRunner ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Colony - Arena Online ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does ArcRunner run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — ArcRunner is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Colony - Arena Online doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.