Choose SolarBlack
Choose SolarBlack if you want an Indie game with Tracked Controller Support, VR Only, and HDR available. SolarBlack launched in 2023.
SolarBlack vs Runner Gunner
SolarBlack and Runner Gunner both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. SolarBlack (2023) is 3 years older than Runner Gunner (2026). Runner Gunner is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than SolarBlack (3.49 USD vs. 19.99 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 Runner Gunner
Choose Runner Gunner if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Runner Gunner launched in 2026.
Both SolarBlack and Runner Gunner sit in Action on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound, 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
 SolarBlack |  Runner Gunner | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 3.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Niel Widy | JoyForge Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- SolarBlack (2023) is 3 years older than Runner Gunner (2026).
- Runner Gunner is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than SolarBlack (3.49 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
SolarBlack vs Runner Gunner — FAQ
- Should I play SolarBlack or Runner Gunner first?
- If you want chronology, SolarBlack (2023) came out before Runner Gunner (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 SolarBlack and Runner Gunner similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.