Choose X Run 3
Choose X Run 3 if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Racing game with Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP. X Run 3 launched in 2024.
X Run 3 vs Bros of Bench
X Run 3 and Bros of Bench both land in Action, Sports, Casual 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, Sports, Casual on Steam. X Run 3 (2024) is 2 years older than Bros of Bench (2026). 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 Bros of Bench
Choose Bros of Bench if you want the Online Co-op, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. Bros of Bench launched in 2026.
Both X Run 3 and Bros of Bench sit in Action, Sports, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 X Run 3 |  Bros of Bench | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Racing | Action, Sports, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Andy Law | MYP |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Casual on Steam.
- X Run 3 (2024) is 2 years older than Bros of Bench (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
X Run 3 vs Bros of Bench — FAQ
- Should I play X Run 3 or Bros of Bench first?
- If you want chronology, X Run 3 (2024) came out before Bros of Bench (2026). 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 X Run 3 and Bros of Bench similar?
- They overlap on Action, Sports, Casual 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 X Run 3 and Bros of Bench have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: X Run 3 ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Bros of Bench ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.