Choose The Run
Choose The Run if you want an Action game with Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. The Run launched in 2026.
The Run vs 民国诡事
The Run and 民国诡事 both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. The Run is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; 民国诡事 has no Deck rating yet. 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 民国诡事
Choose 民国诡事 if you want an Indie game with Custom Volume Controls, Touch Only Option, and Save Anytime.
Both The Run and 民国诡事 sit in Adventure on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Stereo Sound, 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
 The Run |  民国诡事 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 90% positive (30 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | PRM Games | LinearGame Pte. Ltd. |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- The Run is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; 民国诡事 has no Deck rating yet.
The Run vs 民国诡事 — FAQ
- Are The Run and 民国诡事 similar?
- They overlap on 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 The Run run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Run is rated Deck Verified by Valve. 民国诡事 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.