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 Anstorm
RUINER and Anstorm 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 1 year older than Anstorm (2018). RUINER scores higher on Steam reviews (90.2% positive) than Anstorm (83.3% 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 Anstorm
Choose Anstorm if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Anstorm launched in 2018.
Both RUINER and Anstorm 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 |  Anstorm | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.2% positive (4,629 reviews) | 83.3% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Reikon Games | Shiv |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- RUINER (2017) is 1 year older than Anstorm (2018).
- RUINER scores higher on Steam reviews (90.2% positive) than Anstorm (83.3% positive).
- Anstorm is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than RUINER (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- RUINER is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Anstorm has no Deck rating yet.
RUINER vs Anstorm — FAQ
- Should I play RUINER or Anstorm first?
- If you want chronology, RUINER (2017) came out before Anstorm (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 RUINER and Anstorm 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. Anstorm doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.