Choose They Always Run
Choose They Always Run if it matches what drew you to this matchup. They Always Run launched in 2021.
They Always Run vs Mr. Shorty
They Always Run and Mr. Shorty both land in Action, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. They Always Run (2021) is 4 years older than Mr. Shorty (2025). Mr. Shorty is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than They Always Run (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Mr. Shorty
Choose Mr. Shorty if you want an Indie and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mr. Shorty launched in 2025.
Both They Always Run and Mr. Shorty sit in Action and Adventure 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
 They Always Run |  Mr. Shorty | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.4% positive (304 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Alawar | Blaine Hooks |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- They Always Run (2021) is 4 years older than Mr. Shorty (2025).
- Mr. Shorty is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than They Always Run (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- They Always Run is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Mr. Shorty has no Deck rating yet.
They Always Run vs Mr. Shorty — FAQ
- Should I play They Always Run or Mr. Shorty first?
- If you want chronology, They Always Run (2021) came out before Mr. Shorty (2025). 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 They Always Run and Mr. Shorty similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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 They Always Run run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — They Always Run is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Mr. Shorty doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.