Choose Project Runner
Choose Project Runner if you want an Action, Strategy, and Indie experience. Project Runner launched in 2021.
Project Runner vs The Bubbleboy Project
Project Runner and The Bubbleboy Project both land in Adventure, RPG, Casual 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 Adventure, RPG, Casual on Steam. Project Runner (2021) is 2 years older than The Bubbleboy Project (2023). The Bubbleboy Project is currently ~9% cheaper on Steam than Project Runner (9.99 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 The Bubbleboy Project
Choose The Bubbleboy Project if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Bubbleboy Project launched in 2023.
Both Project Runner and The Bubbleboy Project sit in Adventure, RPG, and Casual 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 |  The Bubbleboy Project | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 10.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | HecThoor Entertainment | Hoverkitty Games |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG, Casual on Steam.
- Project Runner (2021) is 2 years older than The Bubbleboy Project (2023).
- The Bubbleboy Project is currently ~9% cheaper on Steam than Project Runner (9.99 USD vs. 10.99 USD).
Project Runner vs The Bubbleboy Project — FAQ
- Should I play Project Runner or The Bubbleboy Project first?
- If you want chronology, Project Runner (2021) came out before The Bubbleboy Project (2023). 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 The Bubbleboy Project similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, RPG, Casual 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.