Choose RUNNING WITH RIFLES
Choose RUNNING WITH RIFLES if you want an Indie game with LAN PvP and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,049 Steam reviews back the pick.
RUNNING WITH RIFLES vs Return Alive
RUNNING WITH RIFLES and Return Alive 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. RUNNING WITH RIFLES (2015) is 9 years older than Return Alive (2024). RUNNING WITH RIFLES scores higher on Steam reviews (89.1% positive) than Return Alive (51.9% positive). 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 Return Alive
Choose Return Alive if you want a Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Return Alive launched in 2024.
Both RUNNING WITH RIFLES and Return Alive sit in Action 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 |  Return Alive | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 89.1% positive (5,049 reviews) | 51.9% positive (54 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Osumia Games | KOG |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- RUNNING WITH RIFLES (2015) is 9 years older than Return Alive (2024).
- RUNNING WITH RIFLES scores higher on Steam reviews (89.1% positive) than Return Alive (51.9% positive).
- Return Alive is free; RUNNING WITH RIFLES is paid (14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: RUNNING WITH RIFLES is Deck Verified, Return Alive is Deck Playable.
RUNNING WITH RIFLES vs Return Alive — FAQ
- Should I play RUNNING WITH RIFLES or Return Alive first?
- If you want chronology, RUNNING WITH RIFLES (2015) came out before Return Alive (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 Return Alive 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.
- Do both RUNNING WITH RIFLES and Return Alive have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: RUNNING WITH RIFLES ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Return Alive ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Return Alive free?
- Yes — Return Alive is a free-to-play Steam title. RUNNING WITH RIFLES is paid (14.99 USD).