Choose MudRunner
Choose MudRunner if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. 10,478 Steam reviews back the pick.
MudRunner vs SnowRunner
MudRunner and SnowRunner both land in Simulation 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 are Simulation games on Steam. MudRunner (2017) is 4 years older than SnowRunner (2021). MudRunner scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than SnowRunner (89.1% 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 SnowRunner
Choose SnowRunner if you want an Adventure game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 18,051 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both MudRunner and SnowRunner sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (90.9% vs 89.1% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 MudRunner |  SnowRunner | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Simulation | Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.9% positive (10,478 reviews) | 89.1% positive (18,051 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Saber Interactive | Saber Interactive |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- MudRunner (2017) is 4 years older than SnowRunner (2021).
- MudRunner scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than SnowRunner (89.1% positive).
- MudRunner is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than SnowRunner (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
MudRunner vs SnowRunner — FAQ
- Which is better, MudRunner or SnowRunner?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: MudRunner sits at 90.9% positive (10,478 reviews), SnowRunner at 89.1% (18,051). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play MudRunner or SnowRunner first?
- If you want chronology, MudRunner (2017) came out before SnowRunner (2021). 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 MudRunner and SnowRunner similar?
- They overlap on Simulation 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.
- Do both MudRunner and SnowRunner have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: MudRunner ships Online Co-op, Co-op; SnowRunner ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Do MudRunner and SnowRunner both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.