Choose Run and Gun
Choose Run and Gun if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Run and Gun launched in 2022.
Run and Gun vs Earl vs. the Mutants
Run and Gun and Earl vs. the Mutants both land in Action, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Run and Gun (2022) is 2 years older than Earl vs. the Mutants (2024). Run and Gun is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Earl vs. the Mutants (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Earl vs. the Mutants
Choose Earl vs. the Mutants if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Earl vs. the Mutants launched in 2024.
Both Run and Gun and Earl vs. the Mutants sit in Action and RPG 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
 Run and Gun |  Earl vs. the Mutants | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 96.9% positive (96 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Inspiring Games | Falling State Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Run and Gun (2022) is 2 years older than Earl vs. the Mutants (2024).
- Run and Gun is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Earl vs. the Mutants (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Earl vs. the Mutants is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Run and Gun has no Deck rating yet.
Run and Gun vs Earl vs. the Mutants — FAQ
- Should I play Run and Gun or Earl vs. the Mutants first?
- If you want chronology, Run and Gun (2022) came out before Earl vs. the Mutants (2024). 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 Run and Gun and Earl vs. the Mutants similar?
- They overlap on Action, RPG 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.