Choose RUNNING WITH RIFLES
Choose RUNNING WITH RIFLES if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,049 Steam reviews back the pick.
RUNNING WITH RIFLES vs Armored War
RUNNING WITH RIFLES and Armored War both land in Action, 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, Indie on Steam. RUNNING WITH RIFLES (2015) is 9 years older than Armored War (2024). Armored War is currently ~27% cheaper on Steam than RUNNING WITH RIFLES (10.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Armored War
Choose Armored War if you want an Adventure, Simulation, and Massively Multiplayer experience. On Steam, it's currently about 27% cheaper on the Steam Store. Armored War launched in 2024.
Both RUNNING WITH RIFLES and Armored War sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 RUNNING WITH RIFLES |  Armored War | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 10.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.1% positive (5,049 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Osumia Games | New Games Corporation |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- RUNNING WITH RIFLES (2015) is 9 years older than Armored War (2024).
- Armored War is currently ~27% cheaper on Steam than RUNNING WITH RIFLES (10.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- RUNNING WITH RIFLES is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Armored War has no Deck rating yet.
RUNNING WITH RIFLES vs Armored War — FAQ
- Should I play RUNNING WITH RIFLES or Armored War first?
- If you want chronology, RUNNING WITH RIFLES (2015) came out before Armored War (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 RUNNING WITH RIFLES and Armored War similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both RUNNING WITH RIFLES and Armored War have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: RUNNING WITH RIFLES ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Armored War ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
- Does RUNNING WITH RIFLES run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — RUNNING WITH RIFLES is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Armored War doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.