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Hot Lava vs Deathrun Guys

Hot Lava and Deathrun Guys 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. Hot Lava (2019) is 3 years older than Deathrun Guys (2022). Deathrun Guys is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Hot Lava (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

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Hot Lava vs Deathrun Guys — Steam metadata comparison
Hot Lava — Steam game coverHot LavaDeathrun Guys — Steam game coverDeathrun Guys
Released20192022
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RacingAction, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Racing
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price19.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews93.2% positive (2,567 reviews)3 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-playerMulti-player
DevelopersKlei EntertainmentAndré Facchinetti, Evelyn Facchinetti

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Hot Lava vs Deathrun Guys — FAQ

Should I play Hot Lava or Deathrun Guys first?
If you want chronology, Hot Lava (2019) came out before Deathrun Guys (2022). 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 Hot Lava and Deathrun Guys 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 Hot Lava run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Hot Lava is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Deathrun Guys doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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