Choose Hell Runner
Choose Hell Runner if you want an Early Access and Racing game with Steam Leaderboards. Hell Runner launched in 2022.
Hell Runner vs Run and Retry
Hell Runner and Run and Retry 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. Hell Runner (2022) is 2 years older than Run and Retry (2024). Run and Retry is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Hell Runner (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Run and Retry
Choose Run and Retry if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Run and Retry launched in 2024.
Both Hell Runner and Run and Retry 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Hell Runner |  Run and Retry | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access, Racing | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Moonlight Studio | Little Crows Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Hell Runner (2022) is 2 years older than Run and Retry (2024).
- Run and Retry is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Hell Runner (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Hell Runner vs Run and Retry — FAQ
- Should I play Hell Runner or Run and Retry first?
- If you want chronology, Hell Runner (2022) came out before Run and Retry (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 Hell Runner and Run and Retry 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.