Choose The Netrunner Awaken1ng
Choose The Netrunner Awaken1ng if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Netrunner Awaken1ng launched in 2022.
The Netrunner Awaken1ng vs Grid Grind
The Netrunner Awaken1ng and Grid Grind 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. The Netrunner Awaken1ng (2022) is 4 years older than Grid Grind (2026). Grid Grind is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than The Netrunner Awaken1ng (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 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 Grid Grind
Choose Grid Grind if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. Grid Grind launched in 2026.
Both The Netrunner Awaken1ng and Grid Grind 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
 The Netrunner Awaken1ng |  Grid Grind | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cube Overflow | End Boss Games LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- The Netrunner Awaken1ng (2022) is 4 years older than Grid Grind (2026).
- Grid Grind is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than The Netrunner Awaken1ng (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
The Netrunner Awaken1ng vs Grid Grind — FAQ
- Should I play The Netrunner Awaken1ng or Grid Grind first?
- If you want chronology, The Netrunner Awaken1ng (2022) came out before Grid Grind (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 The Netrunner Awaken1ng and Grid Grind 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.