Choose ArcRunner
Choose ArcRunner if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. ArcRunner launched in 2023.
ArcRunner vs Memory Cyphers
ArcRunner and Memory Cyphers 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 3 years older than Memory Cyphers (2026). Both support cooperative play. 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 Memory Cyphers
Choose Memory Cyphers if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Memory Cyphers launched in 2026.
Both ArcRunner and Memory Cyphers 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 |  Memory Cyphers | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 70.5% positive (149 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Trickjump Games Ltd | Brain Soda Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- ArcRunner (2023) is 3 years older than Memory Cyphers (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
- ArcRunner is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Memory Cyphers has no Deck rating yet.
ArcRunner vs Memory Cyphers — FAQ
- Should I play ArcRunner or Memory Cyphers first?
- If you want chronology, ArcRunner (2023) came out before Memory Cyphers (2026). 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 Memory Cyphers 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 Memory Cyphers have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: ArcRunner ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Memory Cyphers ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does ArcRunner run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — ArcRunner is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Memory Cyphers doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.