Choose Sunderfolk
Choose Sunderfolk if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,375 Steam reviews back the pick.
Sunderfolk vs Runebound Legends
Sunderfolk and Runebound Legends both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, RPG on Steam. Sunderfolk (2025) is 1 year older than Runebound Legends (2026). Runebound Legends is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Sunderfolk (5.09 USD vs. 49.99 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 Runebound Legends
Choose Runebound Legends if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Runebound Legends launched in 2026.
Both Sunderfolk and Runebound Legends sit in Strategy 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
 Sunderfolk |  Runebound Legends | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, RPG | Strategy, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 49.99 USD | 5.09 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95% positive (1,375 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Secret Door | Zanardo Forge Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- Sunderfolk (2025) is 1 year older than Runebound Legends (2026).
- Runebound Legends is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Sunderfolk (5.09 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Sunderfolk has co-op; Runebound Legends does not.
- Sunderfolk is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Runebound Legends has no Deck rating yet.
Sunderfolk vs Runebound Legends — FAQ
- Should I play Sunderfolk or Runebound Legends first?
- If you want chronology, Sunderfolk (2025) came out before Runebound Legends (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 Sunderfolk and Runebound Legends similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Does Runebound Legends have multiplayer like Sunderfolk?
- No. Sunderfolk supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Runebound Legends is listed as single-player only.
- Does Sunderfolk run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Sunderfolk is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Runebound Legends doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.