Choose RUINER
Choose RUINER if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 4,629 Steam reviews back the pick.
RUINER vs Action Commando
RUINER and Action Commando 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. RUINER (2017) is 4 years older than Action Commando (2021). RUINER scores higher on Steam reviews (90.2% positive) than Action Commando (88.2% 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 Action Commando
Choose Action Commando if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Action Commando launched in 2021.
Both RUINER and Action Commando 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
 RUINER |  Action Commando | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.2% positive (4,629 reviews) | 88.2% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Reikon Games | BlueEagle Productions |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- RUINER (2017) is 4 years older than Action Commando (2021).
- RUINER scores higher on Steam reviews (90.2% positive) than Action Commando (88.2% positive).
- Action Commando is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than RUINER (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- RUINER is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Action Commando has no Deck rating yet.
RUINER vs Action Commando — FAQ
- Should I play RUINER or Action Commando first?
- If you want chronology, RUINER (2017) came out before Action Commando (2021). 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 RUINER and Action Commando 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 RUINER run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — RUINER is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Action Commando doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.