Should I play Dread Protocol or RUNE GUNNER first?

If you want chronology, Dread Protocol (2025) came out before RUNE GUNNER (2027). 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 Dread Protocol and RUNE GUNNER similar?

They overlap on Action 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 Dread Protocol have multiplayer like RUNE GUNNER?

No. RUNE GUNNER supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Dread Protocol is listed as single-player only.

Does Dread Protocol run on Steam Deck?

Yes — Dread Protocol is rated Deck Verified by Valve. RUNE GUNNER doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.

Dread Protocol vs RUNE GUNNER

Dread Protocol and RUNE GUNNER both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Dread Protocol (2025) is 2 years older than RUNE GUNNER (2027). RUNE GUNNER has co-op; Dread Protocol does not. 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 Dread Protocol

Choose Dread Protocol if you want an Indie, RPG, and Early Access game with DualShock Controller Support, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Dread Protocol launched in 2025.

Choose RUNE GUNNER

Choose RUNE GUNNER if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. RUNE GUNNER launched in 2027.

Both Dread Protocol and RUNE GUNNER sit in Action 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.

Dread Protocol vs RUNE GUNNER — Steam metadata comparison
	Dread Protocol	RUNE GUNNER
Released	2025	2027
Genres	Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access	Action
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Steam Deck	Deck Verified	Unrated
Price	7.49 USD	Price unknown
Steam reviews	89.5% positive (19 reviews)	—
Multiplayer	Single-player only	Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
Developers	Meat Lab	False Summit

Side by side

Both are Action games on Steam.
Dread Protocol (2025) is 2 years older than RUNE GUNNER (2027).
RUNE GUNNER has co-op; Dread Protocol does not.
Dread Protocol is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; RUNE GUNNER has no Deck rating yet.