Choose Infinity Runner
Choose Infinity Runner if you want the Multi-player and VR Supported side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Infinity Runner launched in 2014.
Infinity Runner vs Infinity Escape
Infinity Runner and Infinity Escape 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 4 years older than Infinity Escape (2018). Infinity Escape is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Infinity Runner (0.99 USD vs. 1.39 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 Infinity Escape
Choose Infinity Escape if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Infinity Escape launched in 2018.
Both Infinity Runner and Infinity Escape sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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 |  Infinity Escape | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 1.39 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70.7% positive (58 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Single-player only |
| Developers | Wales Interactive | XiNFiNiTY Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Infinity Runner (2014) is 4 years older than Infinity Escape (2018).
- Infinity Escape is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Infinity Runner (0.99 USD vs. 1.39 USD).
- Infinity Runner is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Infinity Escape has no Deck rating yet.
Infinity Runner vs Infinity Escape — FAQ
- Should I play Infinity Runner or Infinity Escape first?
- If you want chronology, Infinity Runner (2014) came out before Infinity Escape (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 Infinity Escape 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 Escape have multiplayer like Infinity Runner?
- No. Infinity Runner supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while Infinity Escape is listed as single-player only.
- Does Infinity Runner run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Infinity Runner is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Infinity Escape doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.