IMHO.

Mother Russia Bleeds vs RUNRUNRUN

Mother Russia Bleeds and RUNRUNRUN both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Mother Russia Bleeds (2016) is 1 year older than RUNRUNRUN (2017). RUNRUNRUN is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Mother Russia Bleeds (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Mother Russia Bleeds

Choose Mother Russia Bleeds if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,552 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose RUNRUNRUN

Choose RUNRUNRUN if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. RUNRUNRUN launched in 2017.

Both Mother Russia Bleeds and RUNRUNRUN sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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

Mother Russia Bleeds vs RUNRUNRUN — Steam metadata comparison
Mother Russia Bleeds — Steam game coverMother Russia BleedsRUNRUNRUN — Steam game coverRUNRUNRUN
Released20162017
GenresAction, IndieAction, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price14.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews84% positive (1,552 reviews)2 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersLe Cartel StudioZoglu

Side by side

Mother Russia Bleeds vs RUNRUNRUN — FAQ

Should I play Mother Russia Bleeds or RUNRUNRUN first?
If you want chronology, Mother Russia Bleeds (2016) came out before RUNRUNRUN (2017). 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 Mother Russia Bleeds and RUNRUNRUN similar?
They overlap on Action, 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.
Do both Mother Russia Bleeds and RUNRUNRUN have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Mother Russia Bleeds ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; RUNRUNRUN ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
Does Mother Russia Bleeds run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Mother Russia Bleeds is rated Deck Verified by Valve. RUNRUNRUN doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Mother Russia Bleeds vs RUNRUNRUN — Verdict (2026) · imho.run