Choose Runback
Choose Runback if you want an Adventure and Early Access game with Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Runback launched in 2026.
Runback vs Battle Mayhem
Runback and Battle Mayhem both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Casual on Steam. Battle Mayhem (2025) is 1 year older than Runback (2026). Runback has co-op; Battle Mayhem does not. 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 Battle Mayhem
Choose Battle Mayhem if you want a Strategy experience. Battle Mayhem launched in 2025.
Both Runback and Battle Mayhem sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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
 Runback |  Battle Mayhem | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Tectonic Games | Sam Farnsley |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Battle Mayhem (2025) is 1 year older than Runback (2026).
- Runback has co-op; Battle Mayhem does not.
Runback vs Battle Mayhem — FAQ
- Should I play Runback or Battle Mayhem first?
- If you want chronology, Battle Mayhem (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 Runback and Battle Mayhem similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.