Choose HUNTDOWN
Choose HUNTDOWN if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,947 Steam reviews back the pick.
HUNTDOWN vs Runner
HUNTDOWN and Runner 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. HUNTDOWN (2021) is 3 years older than Runner (2024). Runner is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than HUNTDOWN (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 Runner
Choose Runner if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Runner launched in 2024.
Both HUNTDOWN and Runner 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
 HUNTDOWN |  Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.7% positive (1,947 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Easy Trigger Games | Reval Heavy Industries |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- HUNTDOWN (2021) is 3 years older than Runner (2024).
- Runner is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than HUNTDOWN (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- HUNTDOWN has co-op; Runner does not.
- HUNTDOWN is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Runner has no Deck rating yet.
HUNTDOWN vs Runner — FAQ
- Should I play HUNTDOWN or Runner first?
- If you want chronology, HUNTDOWN (2021) came out before Runner (2024). 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 HUNTDOWN and Runner 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 Runner have multiplayer like HUNTDOWN?
- No. HUNTDOWN supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Runner is listed as single-player only.
- Does HUNTDOWN run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — HUNTDOWN is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Runner doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.