Choose 8
Choose 8 if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Casual experience. 8 launched in 2023.
8 vs RuneKingdom
8 and RuneKingdom both land in Adventure, RPG 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 Adventure, RPG on Steam. 8 (2023) is 3 years older than RuneKingdom (2026). RuneKingdom is currently ~41% cheaper on Steam than 8 (7.64 USD vs. 12.88 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 RuneKingdom
Choose RuneKingdom if you want an Action and Early Access game with Playable without Timed Input and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's currently about 41% cheaper on the Steam Store. RuneKingdom launched in 2026.
Both 8 and RuneKingdom sit in Adventure and RPG 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
 8 |  RuneKingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Action, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.88 USD | 7.64 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (10 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Thales Caus | UDC |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- 8 (2023) is 3 years older than RuneKingdom (2026).
- RuneKingdom is currently ~41% cheaper on Steam than 8 (7.64 USD vs. 12.88 USD).
8 vs RuneKingdom — FAQ
- Should I play 8 or RuneKingdom first?
- If you want chronology, 8 (2023) came out before RuneKingdom (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 8 and RuneKingdom similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, RPG 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.