Choose RUNNING WITH RIFLES
Choose RUNNING WITH RIFLES if you want the LAN PvP and LAN Co-op side of the pairing. 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 Brawl Squad X: Battle Arena
RUNNING WITH RIFLES and Brawl Squad X: Battle Arena 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 11 years older than Brawl Squad X: Battle Arena (2026). RUNNING WITH RIFLES scores higher on Steam reviews (89.1% positive) than Brawl Squad X: Battle Arena (81.8% 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 Brawl Squad X: Battle Arena
Choose Brawl Squad X: Battle Arena if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards and DualShock Controller Support. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Brawl Squad X: Battle Arena launched in 2026.
Both RUNNING WITH RIFLES and Brawl Squad X: Battle Arena 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 |  Brawl Squad X: Battle Arena | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 11.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.1% positive (5,049 reviews) | 81.8% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Osumia Games | Army Troop Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- RUNNING WITH RIFLES (2015) is 11 years older than Brawl Squad X: Battle Arena (2026).
- RUNNING WITH RIFLES scores higher on Steam reviews (89.1% positive) than Brawl Squad X: Battle Arena (81.8% positive).
- Brawl Squad X: Battle Arena is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than RUNNING WITH RIFLES (11.19 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- RUNNING WITH RIFLES is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Brawl Squad X: Battle Arena has no Deck rating yet.
RUNNING WITH RIFLES vs Brawl Squad X: Battle Arena — FAQ
- Should I play RUNNING WITH RIFLES or Brawl Squad X: Battle Arena first?
- If you want chronology, RUNNING WITH RIFLES (2015) came out before Brawl Squad X: Battle Arena (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 RUNNING WITH RIFLES and Brawl Squad X: Battle Arena 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 Brawl Squad X: Battle Arena have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: RUNNING WITH RIFLES ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Brawl Squad X: Battle Arena ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does RUNNING WITH RIFLES run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — RUNNING WITH RIFLES is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Brawl Squad X: Battle Arena doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.