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Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) vs Runnyk

Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) and Runnyk 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. Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) (2016) is 6 years older than Runnyk (2022). Runnyk is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) (2.39 USD vs. 11.99 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 Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)

Choose Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) launched in 2016.

Choose Runnyk

Choose Runnyk if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Runnyk launched in 2022.

Both Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) and Runnyk sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Keyboard Only Option, 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

Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) vs Runnyk — Steam metadata comparison
Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) — Steam game coverCursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)Runnyk — Steam game coverRunnyk
Released20162022
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price11.99 USD2.39 USD
Steam reviews91.4% positive (140 reviews)4 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersLocomalito, Gryzor87lightUP

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Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) vs Runnyk — FAQ

Should I play Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) or Runnyk first?
If you want chronology, Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) (2016) came out before Runnyk (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 Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) and Runnyk 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.
Does Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Runnyk doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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