Choose RUINER
Choose RUINER if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 4,629 Steam reviews back the pick.
RUINER vs Loplight
RUINER and Loplight both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. RUINER (2017) is 5 years older than Loplight (2022). RUINER scores higher on Steam reviews (90.2% positive) than Loplight (85.4% 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 Loplight
Choose Loplight if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Loplight launched in 2022.
Both RUINER and Loplight sit in Action 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 |  Loplight | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.2% positive (4,629 reviews) | 85.4% positive (48 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Reikon Games | Scumhead |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- RUINER (2017) is 5 years older than Loplight (2022).
- RUINER scores higher on Steam reviews (90.2% positive) than Loplight (85.4% positive).
- Loplight is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than RUINER (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- RUINER is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Loplight has no Deck rating yet.
RUINER vs Loplight — FAQ
- Should I play RUINER or Loplight first?
- If you want chronology, RUINER (2017) came out before Loplight (2022). 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 Loplight similar?
- They overlap on Action 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. Loplight doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.