Choose Pixel Speedrun
Choose Pixel Speedrun if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Pixel Speedrun launched in 2021.
Pixel Speedrun vs Hardcore: The Game
Pixel Speedrun and Hardcore: The Game both land in Indie, Casual, Racing 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 Indie, Casual, Racing on Steam. Both released in 2021. Hardcore: The Game is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Pixel Speedrun (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Hardcore: The Game
Choose Hardcore: The Game if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hardcore: The Game launched in 2021.
Both Pixel Speedrun and Hardcore: The Game sit in Indie, Casual, and Racing 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
 Pixel Speedrun |  Hardcore: The Game | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual, Racing | Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.6% positive (23 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | vendara | Franchi Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual, Racing on Steam.
- Both released in 2021.
- Hardcore: The Game is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Pixel Speedrun (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Pixel Speedrun vs Hardcore: The Game — FAQ
- Are Pixel Speedrun and Hardcore: The Game similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual, Racing 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.