Choose SCP
Choose SCP if you want an Adventure, RPG, and Free To Play game with LAN Co-op, DualShock Controller Support, and DualSense Controller Support. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero.
SCP vs NightRunner
SCP and NightRunner 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. SCP is free; NightRunner is paid (Price unknown). Both support cooperative play. 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 NightRunner
Choose NightRunner if you want the Steam Input API Support, Adjustable Text Size, and Subtitle Options side of the pairing.
Both SCP and NightRunner sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, 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
 SCP |  NightRunner | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | — | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Free To Play, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | DHOLE. | 314 Arts |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- SCP is free; NightRunner is paid (Price unknown).
- Both support cooperative play.
SCP vs NightRunner — FAQ
- Are SCP and NightRunner 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 SCP and NightRunner have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: SCP ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; NightRunner ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is SCP free?
- Yes — SCP is a free-to-play Steam title. NightRunner is paid (Price unknown).