Volgarr the Viking vs Rusty Gun
Volgarr the Viking and Rusty Gun 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. Volgarr the Viking (2013) is 7 years older than Rusty Gun (2020). Volgarr the Viking is currently ~9% cheaper on Steam than Rusty Gun (9.99 USD vs. 10.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Volgarr the Viking |  Rusty Gun | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 10.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.2% positive (1,036 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Crazy Viking Studios | HugePixel |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Volgarr the Viking (2013) is 7 years older than Rusty Gun (2020).
- Volgarr the Viking is currently ~9% cheaper on Steam than Rusty Gun (9.99 USD vs. 10.99 USD).
- Volgarr the Viking is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Rusty Gun has no Deck rating yet.
Volgarr the Viking vs Rusty Gun — FAQ
- Should I play Volgarr the Viking or Rusty Gun first?
- If you want chronology, Volgarr the Viking (2013) came out before Rusty Gun (2020). 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 Volgarr the Viking and Rusty Gun 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 Volgarr the Viking run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Volgarr the Viking is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Rusty Gun doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.