Choose Runner3
Choose Runner3 if you want a Massively Multiplayer game with Steam Leaderboards. Runner3 launched in 2018.
Runner3 vs BIT.TRIP RERUNNER
Runner3 and BIT.TRIP RERUNNER both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Runner3 (2018) is 5 years older than BIT.TRIP RERUNNER (2023). BIT.TRIP RERUNNER scores higher on Steam reviews (97.4% positive) than Runner3 (74.7% 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 BIT.TRIP RERUNNER
Choose BIT.TRIP RERUNNER if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 97.4% positive across 302 reviews.
Both Runner3 and BIT.TRIP RERUNNER sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Runner3 |  BIT.TRIP RERUNNER | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.7% positive (182 reviews) | 97.4% positive (302 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Choice Provisions | Choice Provisions, Gamecraft Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Runner3 (2018) is 5 years older than BIT.TRIP RERUNNER (2023).
- BIT.TRIP RERUNNER scores higher on Steam reviews (97.4% positive) than Runner3 (74.7% positive).
- BIT.TRIP RERUNNER is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Runner3 (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Runner3 vs BIT.TRIP RERUNNER — FAQ
- Which is better, Runner3 or BIT.TRIP RERUNNER?
- On Steam reviews BIT.TRIP RERUNNER scores higher (97.4% positive) than Runner3 (74.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, BIT.TRIP RERUNNER is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Runner3 or BIT.TRIP RERUNNER first?
- If you want chronology, Runner3 (2018) came out before BIT.TRIP RERUNNER (2023). 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 BIT.TRIP RERUNNER similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do Runner3 and BIT.TRIP RERUNNER both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.