Choose RunningDead
Choose RunningDead if it matches what drew you to this matchup. RunningDead launched in 2017.
RunningDead vs Matchinko
RunningDead and Matchinko both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. 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 Matchinko
Choose Matchinko if you want an Action and Adventure game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Playable without Timed Input.
Both RunningDead and Matchinko sit in Indie and Casual 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
 RunningDead |  Matchinko | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | — |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | PotionWorks | nitzan.games LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
RunningDead vs Matchinko — FAQ
- Are RunningDead and Matchinko similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.