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 Erroneous
RUNNING WITH RIFLES and Erroneous 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 7 years older than Erroneous (2022). RUNNING WITH RIFLES scores higher on Steam reviews (89.1% positive) than Erroneous (81% 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 Erroneous
Choose Erroneous if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Erroneous launched in 2022.
Both RUNNING WITH RIFLES and Erroneous 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 |  Erroneous | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 89.1% positive (5,049 reviews) | 81% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Osumia Games | ErroneousCompany |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- RUNNING WITH RIFLES (2015) is 7 years older than Erroneous (2022).
- RUNNING WITH RIFLES scores higher on Steam reviews (89.1% positive) than Erroneous (81% positive).
- Erroneous is free; RUNNING WITH RIFLES is paid (14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- RUNNING WITH RIFLES is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Erroneous has no Deck rating yet.
RUNNING WITH RIFLES vs Erroneous — FAQ
- Should I play RUNNING WITH RIFLES or Erroneous first?
- If you want chronology, RUNNING WITH RIFLES (2015) came out before Erroneous (2022). 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 Erroneous 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 Erroneous have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: RUNNING WITH RIFLES ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Erroneous ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
- Is Erroneous free?
- Yes — Erroneous is a free-to-play Steam title. RUNNING WITH RIFLES is paid (14.99 USD).
- Does RUNNING WITH RIFLES run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — RUNNING WITH RIFLES is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Erroneous doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.