Choose Runner Roy
Choose Runner Roy if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Runner Roy launched in 2023.
Runner Roy vs Skillbound
Runner Roy and Skillbound both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Runner Roy (2023) is 3 years older than Skillbound (2026). Runner Roy is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Skillbound (0.49 USD vs. 1.99 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 Skillbound
Choose Skillbound if you want a RPG game with Custom Volume Controls and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Skillbound launched in 2026.
Both Runner Roy and Skillbound sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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
 Runner Roy |  Skillbound | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.49 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | LGV | 1337 Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Runner Roy (2023) is 3 years older than Skillbound (2026).
- Runner Roy is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Skillbound (0.49 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
Runner Roy vs Skillbound — FAQ
- Should I play Runner Roy or Skillbound first?
- If you want chronology, Runner Roy (2023) came out before Skillbound (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 Runner Roy and Skillbound similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.