Choose Lode Runner Legacy
Choose Lode Runner Legacy if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lode Runner Legacy launched in 2017.
Lode Runner Legacy vs Supaplex
Lode Runner Legacy and Supaplex both land in Action, 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 Action, Casual on Steam. Lode Runner Legacy (2017) is 1 year older than Supaplex (2018). Supaplex scores higher on Steam reviews (94.4% positive) than Lode Runner Legacy (79.5% 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 Supaplex
Choose Supaplex if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Supaplex launched in 2018.
Both Lode Runner Legacy and Supaplex sit in Action 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
 Lode Runner Legacy |  Supaplex | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.5% positive (83 reviews) | 94.4% positive (143 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tozai Games, Inc., O-TWO inc., ESQUADRA,inc. | InArcade |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Casual on Steam.
- Lode Runner Legacy (2017) is 1 year older than Supaplex (2018).
- Supaplex scores higher on Steam reviews (94.4% positive) than Lode Runner Legacy (79.5% positive).
- Lode Runner Legacy is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Supaplex (11.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Lode Runner Legacy has co-op; Supaplex does not.
- Steam Deck: Lode Runner Legacy is Deck Playable, Supaplex is Deck Verified.
Lode Runner Legacy vs Supaplex — FAQ
- Should I play Lode Runner Legacy or Supaplex first?
- If you want chronology, Lode Runner Legacy (2017) came out before Supaplex (2018). 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 Lode Runner Legacy and Supaplex similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does Supaplex have multiplayer like Lode Runner Legacy?
- No. Lode Runner Legacy supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Supaplex is listed as single-player only.