Choose Red Risk
Choose Red Risk 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. Red Risk launched in 2016.
Red Risk vs Bernie’s Nightmare
Red Risk and Bernie’s Nightmare both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Red Risk (2016) is 2 years older than Bernie’s Nightmare (2018). Bernie’s Nightmare scores higher on Steam reviews (57.1% positive) than Red Risk (46.4% 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 Bernie’s Nightmare
Choose Bernie’s Nightmare if you want an Adventure and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bernie’s Nightmare launched in 2018.
Both Red Risk and Bernie’s Nightmare sit in Action, Strategy, 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
 Red Risk |  Bernie’s Nightmare | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 46.4% positive (125 reviews) | 57.1% positive (28 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Microblast Games | Kevin Yang Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Red Risk (2016) is 2 years older than Bernie’s Nightmare (2018).
- Bernie’s Nightmare scores higher on Steam reviews (57.1% positive) than Red Risk (46.4% positive).
- Bernie’s Nightmare is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Red Risk (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Red Risk has co-op; Bernie’s Nightmare does not.
Red Risk vs Bernie’s Nightmare — FAQ
- Should I play Red Risk or Bernie’s Nightmare first?
- If you want chronology, Red Risk (2016) came out before Bernie’s Nightmare (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 Red Risk and Bernie’s Nightmare similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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 Bernie’s Nightmare have multiplayer like Red Risk?
- No. Red Risk supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Bernie’s Nightmare is listed as single-player only.