Choose RUNE GUNNER
Choose RUNE GUNNER if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. RUNE GUNNER launched in 2027.
RUNE GUNNER vs Desolation Arcanist
RUNE GUNNER and Desolation Arcanist both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Desolation Arcanist (2026) is 1 year older than RUNE GUNNER (2027). RUNE GUNNER has co-op; Desolation Arcanist 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 Desolation Arcanist
Choose Desolation Arcanist if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Desolation Arcanist launched in 2026.
Both RUNE GUNNER and Desolation Arcanist sit in Action 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
 RUNE GUNNER |  Desolation Arcanist | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | False Summit | MipodasGame |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Desolation Arcanist (2026) is 1 year older than RUNE GUNNER (2027).
- RUNE GUNNER has co-op; Desolation Arcanist does not.
RUNE GUNNER vs Desolation Arcanist — FAQ
- Should I play RUNE GUNNER or Desolation Arcanist first?
- If you want chronology, Desolation Arcanist (2026) came out before RUNE GUNNER (2027). 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 RUNE GUNNER and Desolation Arcanist similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Desolation Arcanist have multiplayer like RUNE GUNNER?
- No. RUNE GUNNER supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Desolation Arcanist is listed as single-player only.