Choose Alpha Runner
Choose Alpha Runner 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. Alpha Runner launched in 2015.
Alpha Runner vs Quad Hopping
Alpha Runner and Quad Hopping both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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 Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Alpha Runner (2015) is 2 years older than Quad Hopping (2017). Alpha Runner scores higher on Steam reviews (78.1% positive) than Quad Hopping (35.7% positive). 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 Quad Hopping
Choose Quad Hopping if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Quad Hopping launched in 2017.
Both Alpha Runner and Quad Hopping sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 Alpha Runner |  Quad Hopping | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.1% positive (64 reviews) | 35.7% positive (28 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | LightsoutGames | LillyWelland inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Alpha Runner (2015) is 2 years older than Quad Hopping (2017).
- Alpha Runner scores higher on Steam reviews (78.1% positive) than Quad Hopping (35.7% positive).
- Quad Hopping is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Alpha Runner (0.99 USD vs. 0.99 USD).
- Alpha Runner is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Quad Hopping has no Deck rating yet.
Alpha Runner vs Quad Hopping — FAQ
- Should I play Alpha Runner or Quad Hopping first?
- If you want chronology, Alpha Runner (2015) came out before Quad Hopping (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 Alpha Runner and Quad Hopping similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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 Alpha Runner run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Alpha Runner is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Quad Hopping doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.