Choose Runnyk
Choose Runnyk if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Runnyk launched in 2022.
Runnyk vs Samurai Kento
Runnyk and Samurai Kento 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. Runnyk (2022) is 1 year older than Samurai Kento (2023). Samurai Kento is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Runnyk (2.39 USD vs. 2.39 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 Samurai Kento
Choose Samurai Kento if you want a RPG experience. Samurai Kento launched in 2023.
Both Runnyk and Samurai Kento sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Keyboard Only Option, 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
 Runnyk |  Samurai Kento | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.39 USD | 2.39 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | lightUP | lightUP |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Runnyk (2022) is 1 year older than Samurai Kento (2023).
- Samurai Kento is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Runnyk (2.39 USD vs. 2.39 USD).
Runnyk vs Samurai Kento — FAQ
- Should I play Runnyk or Samurai Kento first?
- If you want chronology, Runnyk (2022) came out before Samurai Kento (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 Runnyk and Samurai Kento 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.