Choose BIT.TRIP RUNNER
Choose BIT.TRIP RUNNER if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,154 Steam reviews back the pick.
BIT.TRIP RUNNER vs BIT.TRIP FLUX
BIT.TRIP RUNNER and BIT.TRIP FLUX 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. BIT.TRIP RUNNER (2011) is 3 years older than BIT.TRIP FLUX (2014). BIT.TRIP RUNNER scores higher on Steam reviews (85.3% positive) than BIT.TRIP FLUX (52.7% 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 BIT.TRIP FLUX
Choose BIT.TRIP FLUX if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2014) and ships with the modern feature baseline. BIT.TRIP FLUX launched in 2014.
Both BIT.TRIP RUNNER and BIT.TRIP FLUX 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
 BIT.TRIP RUNNER |  BIT.TRIP FLUX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2014 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 85.3% positive (1,154 reviews) | 52.7% positive (91 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gaijin Games, Choice Provisions | Gaijin Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- BIT.TRIP RUNNER (2011) is 3 years older than BIT.TRIP FLUX (2014).
- BIT.TRIP RUNNER scores higher on Steam reviews (85.3% positive) than BIT.TRIP FLUX (52.7% positive).
- BIT.TRIP RUNNER is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; BIT.TRIP FLUX has no Deck rating yet.
BIT.TRIP RUNNER vs BIT.TRIP FLUX — FAQ
- Should I play BIT.TRIP RUNNER or BIT.TRIP FLUX first?
- If you want chronology, BIT.TRIP RUNNER (2011) came out before BIT.TRIP FLUX (2014). 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 BIT.TRIP RUNNER and BIT.TRIP FLUX 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.