Runers vs Sharded World
Runers and Sharded World both land in Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Runers (2014) is 9 years older than Sharded World (2023). Runers scores higher on Steam reviews (81.9% positive) than Sharded World (71.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Runers |  Sharded World | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.9% positive (166 reviews) | 71.6% positive (81 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | LGK Games | Nasty Cat |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Runers (2014) is 9 years older than Sharded World (2023).
- Runers scores higher on Steam reviews (81.9% positive) than Sharded World (71.6% positive).
- Sharded World is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Runers (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Sharded World is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Runers has no Deck rating yet.
Runers vs Sharded World — FAQ
- Should I play Runers or Sharded World first?
- If you want chronology, Runers (2014) came out before Sharded World (2023). 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 Runers and Sharded World similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG 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 Sharded World have multiplayer like Runers?
- No. Runers supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Sharded World is listed as single-player only.