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Games like Running Guys

If Running Guys is your kind of game, the closest matches are Kentucky Dash, Pets party and Jump Challenge! — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Running Guys: A police officer, a thief, and a bag full of cash, with a hole in it. This is the story of a wild pursuit on this 2D platformer.

2023ActionIndieEarly Access1.99 USDWindows · Linuxby Cats & Foxes
Running Guys — Steam game cover

Players who liked Running Guys also play

Steam players who put hours into Running Guys also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Kentucky Dash

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Running Guys fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Running Guys.

    Kentucky Dash is a multiplayer autorunning platformer set in scenic Kentucky. Take on challenges in single player modes or run with others in the different multiplayer modes.

    2018ActionIndieEarly Access4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Pets party

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Running Guys fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Running Guys.

    Choose your pet, customize it, and compete against your friends in frantic races and chaotic battles. Throw items, use weapons, and unleash total mayhem! Online and local multiplayer party game for more than 8 players.

    2026ActionIndieCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Jump Challenge!

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Running Guys fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Running Guys.

    Jump Challenge! is an arcade game in which you must run away from the lava! To escape, you must face numerous obstacles such as spikes, shooting flowers, cacti, cannons, and much more! You can also race with your buddies or run away from lava together!

    2022ActionSportsIndie2.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Rooftop Renegade

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Running Guys fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Running Guys.

    Power up your hoverblades in this speedrunning platformer! Weave through futuristic cities making split second pathing decisions. Boost through constant bombardment and dangerous hazards. Go it alone or bring up to 3 friends for local multiplayer mayhem.

    2023ActionIndieRacing17.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Runner Party

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Running Guys fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Running Guys.

    A competitive Multiplayer running game up to 4 players (either on LAN or online) - Use traps and projectiles ! Make life difficult for your competitors ! - Slow down the enemy to get ahead ! - Get hit and you risk losing the race !

    2022ActionIndieCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Minecart Madness

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Running Guys fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Running Guys.

    Minecart Madness is a 2D arcade infinite-runner in the style of early platforming games. Jump your minecart over frequent and fast-approaching obstacles and try for the highscore!

    2022ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. POGOPPL

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Running Guys fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Running Guys.

    Go solo or bring your friends as you hit the streets of Pogo City in this physics-based pogo stick platformer. Let’s bounce!

    2025ActionSportsSimulation14.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Chromium Dino

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Running Guys fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Running Guys.

    A reimagined Chromium dinosaur runner with 5 unique biomes, power-ups, unlockable skins, ghost racing, daily challenges, and local multiplayer. Simple to play, hard to master.

    2026ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Running Guys at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Running Guys on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Running Guys.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Running Guys on Steam right now. Shares Action with Running Guys.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Running Guys on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Running Guys.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Running Guys on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Running Guys.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Running Guys on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Running Guys.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Bit Blaster XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Running Guys on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Running Guys.

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Dictators:No Peace Countryballs

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Running Guys on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Running Guys.

    Dictators : No Peace Countryballs is a war simulation and dictator game. This is a fun,simple and some say a funny countryballs game. If you like simulation games, you will love playing Dictators : No Peace. Play as a dictator of your favourite country and colonize the world.

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. TYRONE vs COPS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Running Guys on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Running Guys.

    Awaken the latent power of your melanin and kill cops in this thought-provoking game on police brutality in America.

    2022ActionIndie0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Running Guys.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Running Guys.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Running Guys.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Running Guys.

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Running Guys.

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Running Guys.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Running Guys.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Disfigure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Running Guys.

    Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!

    2023ActionIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Running Guys

How much does Running Guys cost?
Running Guys is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Running Guys have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Running Guys supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to Running Guys?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Running Guys are Kentucky Dash, Pets party, Jump Challenge!.
Who developed Running Guys?
Running Guys was developed by Cats & Foxes.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Running Guys.

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