Choose JumpKin
Choose JumpKin if you want the Online Co-op side of the pairing. JumpKin launched in 2025.
JumpKin vs Runback
JumpKin and Runback both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. JumpKin (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 Runback
Choose Runback if you want an Early Access game with Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. Runback launched in 2026.
Both JumpKin and Runback sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 JumpKin |  Runback | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Umut KAYA, Volkan USUĞLU, Emrah TORTUK | Tectonic Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- JumpKin (2025) is 1 year older than Runback (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
JumpKin vs Runback — FAQ
- Should I play JumpKin or Runback first?
- If you want chronology, JumpKin (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 JumpKin and Runback similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both JumpKin and Runback have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: JumpKin ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Runback ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.