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 HARD
Lode Runner Legacy and Supaplex HARD 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 HARD (2018). Lode Runner Legacy is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Supaplex HARD (11.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Supaplex HARD
Choose Supaplex HARD if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Supaplex HARD launched in 2018.
Both Lode Runner Legacy and Supaplex HARD 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 HARD | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.5% positive (83 reviews) | 7 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 HARD (2018).
- Lode Runner Legacy is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Supaplex HARD (11.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Lode Runner Legacy has co-op; Supaplex HARD does not.
- Lode Runner Legacy is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Supaplex HARD has no Deck rating yet.
Lode Runner Legacy vs Supaplex HARD — FAQ
- Should I play Lode Runner Legacy or Supaplex HARD first?
- If you want chronology, Lode Runner Legacy (2017) came out before Supaplex HARD (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 HARD 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 HARD 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 HARD is listed as single-player only.
- Does Lode Runner Legacy run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Lode Runner Legacy is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Supaplex HARD doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.