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 Project Confluence
Hell Runner and Project Confluence 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 4 years older than Project Confluence (2026). Project Confluence is currently ~34% cheaper on Steam than Hell Runner (9.89 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 Project Confluence
Choose Project Confluence if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 34% cheaper on the Steam Store. Project Confluence launched in 2026.
Both Hell Runner and Project Confluence 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 |  Project Confluence | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access, Racing | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.89 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Moonlight Studio | Orsa Vale |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Hell Runner (2022) is 4 years older than Project Confluence (2026).
- Project Confluence is currently ~34% cheaper on Steam than Hell Runner (9.89 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Hell Runner vs Project Confluence — FAQ
- Should I play Hell Runner or Project Confluence first?
- If you want chronology, Hell Runner (2022) came out before Project Confluence (2026). 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 Project Confluence 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.