Choose Timen runner
Choose Timen runner if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Timen runner launched in 2017.
Timen runner vs Horse Runner DX
Timen runner and Horse Runner DX 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. Timen runner (2017) is 8 years older than Horse Runner DX (2025). Horse Runner DX scores higher on Steam reviews (97.3% positive) than Timen runner (50% 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 Horse Runner DX
Choose Horse Runner DX if you want an Action and Racing game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Horse Runner DX launched in 2025.
Both Timen runner and Horse Runner DX sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Timen runner |  Horse Runner DX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 50% positive (30 reviews) | 97.3% positive (37 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | REX PEX GAMES | Mat Makes Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Timen runner (2017) is 8 years older than Horse Runner DX (2025).
- Horse Runner DX scores higher on Steam reviews (97.3% positive) than Timen runner (50% positive).
- Horse Runner DX is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Timen runner (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Timen runner vs Horse Runner DX — FAQ
- Should I play Timen runner or Horse Runner DX first?
- If you want chronology, Timen runner (2017) came out before Horse Runner DX (2025). 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 Timen runner and Horse Runner DX 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.