Choose Running Guys
Choose Running Guys if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Running Guys launched in 2023.
Running Guys vs Pets party
Running Guys and Pets party 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. Running Guys (2023) is 3 years older than Pets party (2026). Running Guys is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Pets party (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Pets party
Choose Pets party if you want a Casual and Racing game with Online PvP, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Pets party launched in 2026.
Both Running Guys and Pets party sit in Action, Indie, and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Running Guys |  Pets party | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Cats & Foxes | Zucke |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Running Guys (2023) is 3 years older than Pets party (2026).
- Running Guys is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Pets party (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Running Guys vs Pets party — FAQ
- Should I play Running Guys or Pets party first?
- If you want chronology, Running Guys (2023) came out before Pets party (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 Running Guys and Pets party 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.