Choose Samurai Revenge 2
Choose Samurai Revenge 2 if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Samurai Revenge 2 launched in 2023.
Samurai Revenge 2 vs Runback
Samurai Revenge 2 and Runback both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Samurai Revenge 2 (2023) is 3 years older than Runback (2026). Runback has co-op; Samurai Revenge 2 does not. 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 Runback
Choose Runback if you want an Early Access game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Runback launched in 2026.
Both Samurai Revenge 2 and Runback sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Samurai Revenge 2 |  Runback | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | SamuraiGames | Tectonic Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Samurai Revenge 2 (2023) is 3 years older than Runback (2026).
- Runback has co-op; Samurai Revenge 2 does not.
Samurai Revenge 2 vs Runback — FAQ
- Should I play Samurai Revenge 2 or Runback first?
- If you want chronology, Samurai Revenge 2 (2023) came out before Runback (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 Samurai Revenge 2 and Runback similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
- Does Samurai Revenge 2 have multiplayer like Runback?
- No. Runback supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Samurai Revenge 2 is listed as single-player only.