Choose SchoolBoy Runaway
Choose SchoolBoy Runaway if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,695 Steam reviews back the pick.
SchoolBoy Runaway vs NOCTIS
SchoolBoy Runaway and NOCTIS both land in Indie 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 are Indie games on Steam. SchoolBoy Runaway (2024) is 1 year older than NOCTIS (2025). SchoolBoy Runaway is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than NOCTIS (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD). 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 NOCTIS
Choose NOCTIS if it matches what drew you to this matchup. NOCTIS launched in 2025.
Both SchoolBoy Runaway and NOCTIS sit in Indie on Steam, 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
 SchoolBoy Runaway |  NOCTIS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.3% positive (1,695 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Linked Squad | CodaCode Oy |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- SchoolBoy Runaway (2024) is 1 year older than NOCTIS (2025).
- SchoolBoy Runaway is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than NOCTIS (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- SchoolBoy Runaway is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; NOCTIS has no Deck rating yet.
SchoolBoy Runaway vs NOCTIS — FAQ
- Should I play SchoolBoy Runaway or NOCTIS first?
- If you want chronology, SchoolBoy Runaway (2024) came out before NOCTIS (2025). 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 SchoolBoy Runaway and NOCTIS similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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 SchoolBoy Runaway run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SchoolBoy Runaway is rated Deck Playable by Valve. NOCTIS doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.