Choose Platform 8
Choose Platform 8 if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,124 Steam reviews back the pick.
Platform 8 vs Still It Runs
Platform 8 and Still It Runs both land in Indie, Adventure 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Platform 8 (2024) is 1 year older than Still It Runs (2025). Platform 8 is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Still It Runs (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Still It Runs
Choose Still It Runs if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. Still It Runs launched in 2025.
Both Platform 8 and Still It Runs sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Platform 8 |  Still It Runs | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.3% positive (1,124 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | KOTAKE CREATE | NAYUG, KADOKAWA |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Platform 8 (2024) is 1 year older than Still It Runs (2025).
- Platform 8 is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Still It Runs (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Platform 8 is Deck Verified, Still It Runs is Deck Playable.
Platform 8 vs Still It Runs — FAQ
- Should I play Platform 8 or Still It Runs first?
- If you want chronology, Platform 8 (2024) came out before Still It Runs (2025). 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 Platform 8 and Still It Runs similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.