Choose Runner3
Choose Runner3 if you want an Adventure 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 Dash & Swing
Runner3 and Dash & Swing 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. Runner3 (2018) is 5 years older than Dash & Swing (2023). Dash & Swing is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Runner3 (2.99 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 Dash & Swing
Choose Dash & Swing if it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dash & Swing launched in 2023.
Both Runner3 and Dash & Swing sit in Action and Indie 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 |  Dash & Swing | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.7% positive (182 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Choice Provisions | Innominatum Digital |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Runner3 (2018) is 5 years older than Dash & Swing (2023).
- Dash & Swing is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Runner3 (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Runner3 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Dash & Swing has no Deck rating yet.
Runner3 vs Dash & Swing — FAQ
- Should I play Runner3 or Dash & Swing first?
- If you want chronology, Runner3 (2018) came out before Dash & Swing (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 Dash & Swing 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 Runner3 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Runner3 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Dash & Swing doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.