Choose Runback
Choose Runback if you want a Casual and Early Access game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Runback launched in 2026.
Runback vs DekaDuck
Runback and DekaDuck 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. Runback has co-op; DekaDuck 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 DekaDuck
Choose DekaDuck if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment.
Both Runback and DekaDuck sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support and Gamepad Recommended, 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 |  DekaDuck | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tectonic Games | Asteristic Game Studio, Glauco Silva |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Runback has co-op; DekaDuck does not.
Runback vs DekaDuck — FAQ
- Are Runback and DekaDuck 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.
- Does DekaDuck have multiplayer like Runback?
- No. Runback supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while DekaDuck is listed as single-player only.