Choose runner
Choose runner if it matches what drew you to this matchup. runner launched in 2024.
runner vs Theft Runner
runner and Theft Runner both land in Action, Sports, Indie 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, Sports, Indie on Steam. runner (2024) is 2 years older than Theft Runner (2026). Theft Runner is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than runner (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Theft Runner
Choose Theft Runner if you want an Adventure game with Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Theft Runner launched in 2026.
Both runner and Theft Runner sit in Action, Sports, and Indie 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 |  Theft Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Casual, Racing | Action, Sports, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Wuhan Yiding Eben Technology Studio | Cahit Kemal DOĞAN |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Indie on Steam.
- runner (2024) is 2 years older than Theft Runner (2026).
- Theft Runner is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than runner (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
runner vs Theft Runner — FAQ
- Should I play runner or Theft Runner first?
- If you want chronology, runner (2024) came out before Theft Runner (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 and Theft Runner similar?
- They overlap on Action, Sports, Indie 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.