Choose On the Run: Rogue Heroes
Choose On the Run: Rogue Heroes if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. On the Run: Rogue Heroes launched in 2024.
On the Run: Rogue Heroes vs Dawn of Heroes
On the Run: Rogue Heroes and Dawn of Heroes both land in Indie, Adventure, 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 Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. On the Run: Rogue Heroes (2024) is 2 years older than Dawn of Heroes (2026). On the Run: Rogue Heroes is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Dawn of Heroes (5.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Dawn of Heroes
Choose Dawn of Heroes if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Dawn of Heroes launched in 2026.
Both On the Run: Rogue Heroes and Dawn of Heroes sit in Indie, Adventure, 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
 On the Run: Rogue Heroes |  Dawn of Heroes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Choice of Games | Hosted Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- On the Run: Rogue Heroes (2024) is 2 years older than Dawn of Heroes (2026).
- On the Run: Rogue Heroes is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Dawn of Heroes (5.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- On the Run: Rogue Heroes is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Dawn of Heroes has no Deck rating yet.
On the Run: Rogue Heroes vs Dawn of Heroes — FAQ
- Should I play On the Run: Rogue Heroes or Dawn of Heroes first?
- If you want chronology, On the Run: Rogue Heroes (2024) came out before Dawn of Heroes (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 On the Run: Rogue Heroes and Dawn of Heroes similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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 On the Run: Rogue Heroes run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — On the Run: Rogue Heroes is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Dawn of Heroes doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.