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Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection vs Runback

Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection and Runback both land in Action, 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 Action, Adventure on Steam. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection (2025) is 1 year older than Runback (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 Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

Choose Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection if you want the Keyboard Only Option and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection launched in 2025.

Choose Runback

Choose Runback if you want an Indie, Casual, and Early Access game with Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP. Runback launched in 2026.

Both Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection and Runback sit in Action and Adventure 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

Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection vs Runback — Steam metadata comparison
Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection — Steam game coverBubsy in: The Purrfect CollectionRunback — Steam game coverRunback
Released20252026
GenresAction, AdventureAction, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price13.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews84.8% positive (151 reviews)—
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersLimited Run GamesTectonic Games

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Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection vs Runback — FAQ

Should I play Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection or Runback first?
If you want chronology, Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection (2025) came out before Runback (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 Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection and Runback similar?
They overlap on Action, 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.
Do both Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection and Runback have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Runback ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
Does Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Runback doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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