Choose Mindless Running
Choose Mindless Running if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mindless Running launched in 2016.
Mindless Running vs Bighead Runner
Mindless Running and Bighead Runner both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Mindless Running (2016) is 2 years older than Bighead Runner (2018). Bighead Runner scores higher on Steam reviews (64.3% positive) than Mindless Running (51.9% 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 Bighead Runner
Choose Bighead Runner if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. Bighead Runner launched in 2018.
Both Mindless Running and Bighead Runner sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Mindless Running |  Bighead Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 51.9% positive (129 reviews) | 64.3% positive (70 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Quiet River | NukGames |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Mindless Running (2016) is 2 years older than Bighead Runner (2018).
- Bighead Runner scores higher on Steam reviews (64.3% positive) than Mindless Running (51.9% positive).
- Mindless Running is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Bighead Runner (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Mindless Running vs Bighead Runner — FAQ
- Should I play Mindless Running or Bighead Runner first?
- If you want chronology, Mindless Running (2016) came out before Bighead Runner (2018). 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 Mindless Running and Bighead Runner similar?
- They overlap on 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.