Choose Pet
Choose Pet if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pet launched in 2023.
Pet vs Start Running
Pet and Start Running both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Pet (2023) is 1 year older than Start Running (2024). Pet is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Start Running (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Start Running
Choose Start Running if you want an Adventure experience. Start Running launched in 2024.
Both Pet and Start Running sit in 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
 Pet |  Start Running | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Casual | Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.1% positive (17 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | beepsoft industries | beepsoft industries |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Pet (2023) is 1 year older than Start Running (2024).
- Pet is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Start Running (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Pet vs Start Running — FAQ
- Should I play Pet or Start Running first?
- If you want chronology, Pet (2023) came out before Start Running (2024). 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 Pet and Start Running similar?
- They overlap on 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.