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 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.
Choose They Always Run if it matches what drew you to this matchup. They Always Run launched in 2021.
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.
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 |
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