Choose Project Runner
Choose Project Runner if you want a Strategy and RPG experience. Project Runner launched in 2021.
Project Runner vs HYDE
Project Runner and HYDE both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Project Runner (2021) is 1 year older than HYDE (2022). HYDE is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Project Runner (2.99 USD vs. 10.99 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 HYDE
Choose HYDE if it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. HYDE launched in 2022.
Both Project Runner and HYDE sit in Action, Indie, 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
 Project Runner |  HYDE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 10.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | HecThoor Entertainment | Mario Murkl |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Project Runner (2021) is 1 year older than HYDE (2022).
- HYDE is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Project Runner (2.99 USD vs. 10.99 USD).
Project Runner vs HYDE — FAQ
- Should I play Project Runner or HYDE first?
- If you want chronology, Project Runner (2021) came out before HYDE (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 Project Runner and HYDE similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.