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BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien vs Klang

BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien and Klang both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien (2013) is 3 years older than Klang (2016). BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% positive) than Klang (66.2% positive). 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 BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

Choose BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,069 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Klang

Choose Klang if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Klang launched in 2016.

Both BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien and Klang sit in Action and Indie 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.

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BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien vs Klang — Steam metadata comparison
BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien — Steam game coverBIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm AlienKlang — Steam game coverKlang
Released20132016
GenresAction, Indie, CasualAction, Indie
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price14.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews93.5% positive (1,069 reviews)66.2% positive (65 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersGaijin GamesTinimations

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BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien vs Klang — FAQ

Should I play BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien or Klang first?
If you want chronology, BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien (2013) came out before Klang (2016). 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 Klang similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie 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. Klang doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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