Choose Infinity Runner
Choose Infinity Runner if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Infinity Runner launched in 2014.
Infinity Runner vs Overload
Infinity Runner and Overload both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Infinity Runner (2014) is 4 years older than Overload (2018). Overload scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than Infinity Runner (70.7% 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 Overload
Choose Overload if you want the Online PvP and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2018) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,381 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Infinity Runner and Overload sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, 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 |  Overload | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.39 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70.7% positive (58 reviews) | 94.3% positive (1,381 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player |
| Developers | Wales Interactive | Revival Productions, LLC |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Infinity Runner (2014) is 4 years older than Overload (2018).
- Overload scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than Infinity Runner (70.7% positive).
- Infinity Runner is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Overload (1.39 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Infinity Runner is Deck Verified, Overload is Deck Playable.
Infinity Runner vs Overload — FAQ
- Should I play Infinity Runner or Overload first?
- If you want chronology, Infinity Runner (2014) came out before Overload (2018). 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 Overload similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.