Choose Dark Runner
Choose Dark Runner if you want a Racing game with Steam Leaderboards. Dark Runner launched in 2021.
Dark Runner vs Thrill Penguin
Dark Runner and Thrill Penguin 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. Dark Runner (2021) is 1 year older than Thrill Penguin (2022). Thrill Penguin is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Dark Runner (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Thrill Penguin
Choose Thrill Penguin if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Thrill Penguin launched in 2022.
Both Dark Runner and Thrill Penguin sit in Action and Indie 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
 Dark Runner |  Thrill Penguin | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Racing | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 96.4% positive (28 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Padani Games | Sylph |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Dark Runner (2021) is 1 year older than Thrill Penguin (2022).
- Thrill Penguin is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Dark Runner (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Dark Runner vs Thrill Penguin — FAQ
- Should I play Dark Runner or Thrill Penguin first?
- If you want chronology, Dark Runner (2021) came out before Thrill Penguin (2022). 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 Dark Runner and Thrill Penguin 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.