Choose NOT A HERO
Choose NOT A HERO if you want an Adventure experience. NOT A HERO launched in 2016.
NOT A HERO vs Run Dude
NOT A HERO and Run Dude 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. NOT A HERO (2016) is 4 years older than Run Dude (2020). Run Dude is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than NOT A HERO (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Run Dude
Choose Run Dude if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Run Dude launched in 2020.
Both NOT A HERO and Run Dude sit in Action 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
 NOT A HERO |  Run Dude | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.7% positive (997 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Roll7 | Skull Box Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- NOT A HERO (2016) is 4 years older than Run Dude (2020).
- Run Dude is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than NOT A HERO (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- NOT A HERO is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Run Dude has no Deck rating yet.
NOT A HERO vs Run Dude — FAQ
- Should I play NOT A HERO or Run Dude first?
- If you want chronology, NOT A HERO (2016) came out before Run Dude (2020). 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 NOT A HERO and Run Dude 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.
- Does NOT A HERO run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — NOT A HERO is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Run Dude doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.