BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien vs Rhythm Journey
BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien and Rhythm Journey both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien (2013) is 9 years older than Rhythm Journey (2022). BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% positive) than Rhythm Journey (74.4% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien |  Rhythm Journey | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.5% positive (1,069 reviews) | 74.4% positive (39 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gaijin Games | MELOVITY |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien (2013) is 9 years older than Rhythm Journey (2022).
- BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% positive) than Rhythm Journey (74.4% positive).
- Rhythm Journey is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Rhythm Journey has no Deck rating yet.
BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien vs Rhythm Journey — FAQ
- Should I play BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien or Rhythm Journey first?
- If you want chronology, BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien (2013) came out before Rhythm Journey (2022). 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 BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien and Rhythm Journey similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.
- Does BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Rhythm Journey doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.