Choose Run and Gun
Choose Run and Gun if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Run and Gun launched in 2022.
Run and Gun vs Apex Automata
Run and Gun and Apex Automata 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 3 years older than Apex Automata (2025). Run and Gun is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Apex Automata (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Apex Automata
Choose Apex Automata if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Apex Automata launched in 2025.
Both Run and Gun and Apex Automata 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 |  Apex Automata | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Inspiring Games | CheeseMoonStudio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Run and Gun (2022) is 3 years older than Apex Automata (2025).
- Run and Gun is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Apex Automata (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Run and Gun vs Apex Automata — FAQ
- Should I play Run and Gun or Apex Automata first?
- If you want chronology, Run and Gun (2022) came out before Apex Automata (2025). 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 Apex Automata 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.