Choose Hell Runner
Choose Hell Runner if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Hell Runner launched in 2022.
Hell Runner vs CatboyZOOM
Hell Runner and CatboyZOOM both land in Action, Indie, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. Hell Runner (2022) is 3 years older than CatboyZOOM (2025). CatboyZOOM 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 CatboyZOOM
Choose CatboyZOOM if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. CatboyZOOM launched in 2025.
Both Hell Runner and CatboyZOOM sit in Action, Indie, and Early Access on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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 |  CatboyZOOM | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access, Racing | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 98.9% positive (90 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Moonlight Studio | Ethan Vuong, Brae Stoltz |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Hell Runner (2022) is 3 years older than CatboyZOOM (2025).
- CatboyZOOM is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Hell Runner (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Hell Runner vs CatboyZOOM — FAQ
- Should I play Hell Runner or CatboyZOOM first?
- If you want chronology, Hell Runner (2022) came out before CatboyZOOM (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 Hell Runner and CatboyZOOM similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Early Access 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.