Games like MudRunner
If MudRunner is your kind of game, the closest matches are SnowRunner, Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its grounded weight of vehicles, atmospheric and challenging. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →MudRunner is a 2017 off-road truck simulation developed by Saber Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment, available for $19.99 USD and verified on Steam Deck. The game drops players into extreme wilderness terrain where they must navigate treacherous landscapes using realistic off-road physics, winch recovery mechanics, and cooperative rescue strategies. Reviewers highlight the atmospheric and intense mood that emerges from the challenging terrain-destruction and vehicle-stuck systems. Players describe how co-op turns disasters into chaotic fun, with winch recovery moments providing satisfying breakthroughs. The grounded weight of vehicles and brutal realism of the physics create a meditative-yet-intense gameplay loop that keeps players engaged through its demanding challenges. The simulation holds a 91% positive rating from over 10,000 Steam reviews.
About MudRunner: MudRunner is the ultimate off-road experience putting the players in the driver seat and dares them to take charge of incredible all-terrain vehicles, venturing across extreme Siberian landscapes with only a map and compass as guides!
Players who liked MudRunner also play
Steam players who put hours into MudRunner also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.
SnowRunner
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with MudRunner.
Top pick for MudRunner fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with MudRunner.
Get ready for the next-generation off-road experience! Drive powerful vehicles and overcome extreme open environments to complete dozens of challenging missions solo or with up to 3 friends!
Euro Truck Simulator 2
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for MudRunner fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with MudRunner.
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
American Truck Simulator
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with MudRunner.
Third-strongest match for MudRunner fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with MudRunner.
Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.
Pure Rock Crawling
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for MudRunner fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with MudRunner.
Pure Rock Crawling is a physics based off-road simulator. Featuring soft body tires, suspension customization that affects your handling, true to life drivetrain simulation and visual addons. Explore a variety of trails in free roam with multiple challenges.
RoadCraft
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for MudRunner fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with MudRunner.
As the leader of a company specialized in restoring sites devastated by natural disasters, use your construction machinery to restart the local industry. Clear debris and faulty equipment, rebuild roads and bridges damaged by weather, and much more!
Expeditions: A MudRunner Game
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with MudRunner.
Ranked #6 for MudRunner fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with MudRunner.
Embark on scientific expeditions with this new off-road adventure game. Lead research missions as you drive a variety of all-terrain vehicles, using high-tech tools and managing your camp and crew to ensure your success in the wild.
Forza Horizon 5
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for MudRunner fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with MudRunner.
Explore the vibrant open world landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in the world’s greatest cars.
Construction Simulator 2015
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with MudRunner.
Ranked #8 for MudRunner fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with MudRunner.
In Construction Simulator 2015, you take the controls of 16 realistic construction machines made by LIEBHERR, STILL and MAN with high-quality 3D graphics.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below MudRunner at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under MudRunner on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with MudRunner.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under MudRunner on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with MudRunner.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Kerbal Space Program
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under MudRunner on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with MudRunner.
In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics.
Cookie Clicker
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under MudRunner on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with MudRunner.
An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.
Noita
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under MudRunner on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with MudRunner.
Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.
FTL: Faster Than Light
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under MudRunner on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with MudRunner.
This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.
Buckshot Roulette
WHY THIS
Priced ~85% under MudRunner on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with MudRunner.
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
Don't Starve
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under MudRunner on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with MudRunner.
Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with MudRunner.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
The Looker
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
The Expendabros
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
Steam Engine Simulator
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with MudRunner.
The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel.
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Head-to-head comparisons
More from Saber Interactive
Other recommendable Steam games by Saber Interactive, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Halo: The Master Chief Collection
WHY THIS
Another title from Saber Interactive, the studio behind MudRunner.
The Master Chief’s iconic journey includes six games, built for PC and collected in a single integrated experience. Whether you’re a long-time fan or meeting Spartan 117 for the first time, The Master Chief Collection is the definitive Halo gaming experience.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
WHY THIS
Another title from Saber Interactive, the studio behind MudRunner.
Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine. Unleash deadly abilities and devastating weaponry to obliterate the relentless Tyranid swarms. Defend the Imperium in spectacular third-person action in solo or multiplayer modes.
SnowRunner
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with MudRunner.
Another title from Saber Interactive, the studio behind MudRunner. Shares Simulation with MudRunner.
Get ready for the next-generation off-road experience! Drive powerful vehicles and overcome extreme open environments to complete dozens of challenging missions solo or with up to 3 friends!
Gloomhaven
WHY THIS
Shares a tense mood with MudRunner.
Another title from Saber Interactive, the studio behind MudRunner.
Lead your band of mercenaries in the land of Gloomhaven, work with unsavoury individuals, shape the fate of the region, fight your way through horrific places and get rich or die trying in this ruthless Tactical-RPG.
RoadCraft
WHY THIS
Another title from Saber Interactive, the studio behind MudRunner. Shares Simulation with MudRunner.
As the leader of a company specialized in restoring sites devastated by natural disasters, use your construction machinery to restart the local industry. Clear debris and faulty equipment, rebuild roads and bridges damaged by weather, and much more!
Crysis 2 Remastered
WHY THIS
Shares a tense mood with MudRunner.
Another title from Saber Interactive, the studio behind MudRunner.
Relive the legendary single-player campaign from the classic first-person shooter, Crysis 2, optimized for today's hardware in Crysis 2 Remastered.
Crysis 3 Remastered
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with MudRunner.
Another title from Saber Interactive, the studio behind MudRunner.
Experience the single-player experience from the iconic first-person shooter, Crysis 3, optimized to take advantage of today's hardware in Crysis 3 Remastered.
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with MudRunner.
Another title from Saber Interactive, the studio behind MudRunner.
Pick a character and team up with three friends ‘cause it’s time to save the world. Experience intense FPS action as you obliterate hordes of terrifying monsters! You may not be on the best team of mercenaries, but you are… a Toxic Commando!
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
SnowRunner
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with MudRunner.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Simulation with MudRunner.
Get ready for the next-generation off-road experience! Drive powerful vehicles and overcome extreme open environments to complete dozens of challenging missions solo or with up to 3 friends!
Euro Truck Simulator 2
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Simulation with MudRunner.
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
American Truck Simulator
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with MudRunner.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Simulation with MudRunner.
Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.
RoadCraft
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Simulation with MudRunner.
As the leader of a company specialized in restoring sites devastated by natural disasters, use your construction machinery to restart the local industry. Clear debris and faulty equipment, rebuild roads and bridges damaged by weather, and much more!
Frequently asked about MudRunner
- Is MudRunner verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — MudRunner is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- How much does MudRunner cost?
- MudRunner is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does MudRunner have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — MudRunner supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op).
- What games are most similar to MudRunner?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside MudRunner are SnowRunner, Euro Truck Simulator 2, American Truck Simulator.
- Who developed MudRunner?
- MudRunner was developed by Saber Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment.
imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on MudRunner.
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