Choose Infinity Runner
Choose Infinity Runner if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Infinity Runner launched in 2014.
Infinity Runner vs The Persistence
Infinity Runner and The Persistence 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. Infinity Runner (2014) is 6 years older than The Persistence (2020). Infinity Runner scores higher on Steam reviews (70.7% positive) than The Persistence (66.7% 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 The Persistence
Choose The Persistence if you want an Adventure game with LAN Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Persistence launched in 2020.
Both Infinity Runner and The Persistence sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player and VR Supported, 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
 Infinity Runner |  The Persistence | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 1.39 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70.7% positive (58 reviews) | 66.7% positive (63 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Wales Interactive | Firesprite Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Infinity Runner (2014) is 6 years older than The Persistence (2020).
- Infinity Runner scores higher on Steam reviews (70.7% positive) than The Persistence (66.7% positive).
- Infinity Runner is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than The Persistence (1.39 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- The Persistence has co-op; Infinity Runner does not.
- Infinity Runner is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Persistence has no Deck rating yet.
Infinity Runner vs The Persistence — FAQ
- Should I play Infinity Runner or The Persistence first?
- If you want chronology, Infinity Runner (2014) came out before The Persistence (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 Infinity Runner and The Persistence 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 Infinity Runner run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Infinity Runner is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Persistence doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.