Choose Runner3
Choose Runner3 if you want an Action and Massively Multiplayer experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Runner3 launched in 2018.
Runner3 vs Rainbow Hunter
Runner3 and Rainbow Hunter 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. Runner3 (2018) is 1 year older than Rainbow Hunter (2019). Rainbow Hunter is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Runner3 (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 Rainbow Hunter
Choose Rainbow Hunter if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rainbow Hunter launched in 2019.
Both Runner3 and Rainbow Hunter sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Runner3 |  Rainbow Hunter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.7% positive (182 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Choice Provisions | Colossus Game Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Runner3 (2018) is 1 year older than Rainbow Hunter (2019).
- Rainbow Hunter is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Runner3 (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Runner3 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Rainbow Hunter has no Deck rating yet.
Runner3 vs Rainbow Hunter — FAQ
- Should I play Runner3 or Rainbow Hunter first?
- If you want chronology, Runner3 (2018) came out before Rainbow Hunter (2019). 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 Runner3 and Rainbow Hunter 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.
- Does Runner3 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Runner3 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Rainbow Hunter doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.