Choose TowerClimb
Choose TowerClimb if you want an Adventure and RPG game with Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen. TowerClimb launched in 2015.
TowerClimb vs Run Dude
TowerClimb and Run Dude 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. TowerClimb (2015) is 5 years older than Run Dude (2020). Run Dude is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than TowerClimb (1.99 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 Run Dude
Choose Run Dude if it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. Run Dude launched in 2020.
Both TowerClimb and Run Dude sit in Action and Indie 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
 TowerClimb |  Run Dude | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.9% positive (268 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Davioware and Quazi | Skull Box Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- TowerClimb (2015) is 5 years older than Run Dude (2020).
- Run Dude is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than TowerClimb (1.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- TowerClimb is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Run Dude has no Deck rating yet.
TowerClimb vs Run Dude — FAQ
- Should I play TowerClimb or Run Dude first?
- If you want chronology, TowerClimb (2015) came out before Run Dude (2020). 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 TowerClimb and Run Dude 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.
- Does Run Dude have multiplayer like TowerClimb?
- No. TowerClimb supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Run Dude is listed as single-player only.