Choose MudRunner
Choose MudRunner if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 90.9% positive across 10,478 reviews.
MudRunner vs Pure Rock Crawling
MudRunner and Pure Rock Crawling 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 7 years older than Pure Rock Crawling (2024). MudRunner scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Pure Rock Crawling (84.7% 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 Pure Rock Crawling
Choose Pure Rock Crawling if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pure Rock Crawling launched in 2024.
Both MudRunner and Pure Rock Crawling sit in Simulation on Steam, 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
 MudRunner |  Pure Rock Crawling | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.9% positive (10,478 reviews) | 84.7% positive (979 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Saber Interactive | Maciej Kuzianik |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- MudRunner (2017) is 7 years older than Pure Rock Crawling (2024).
- MudRunner scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Pure Rock Crawling (84.7% positive).
- Pure Rock Crawling is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than MudRunner (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- MudRunner has co-op; Pure Rock Crawling does not.
- Steam Deck: MudRunner is Deck Verified, Pure Rock Crawling is Deck Playable.
MudRunner vs Pure Rock Crawling — FAQ
- Which is better, MudRunner or Pure Rock Crawling?
- On Steam reviews MudRunner scores higher (90.9% positive) than Pure Rock Crawling (84.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, MudRunner is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play MudRunner or Pure Rock Crawling first?
- If you want chronology, MudRunner (2017) came out before Pure Rock Crawling (2024). 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 Pure Rock Crawling 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.
- Does Pure Rock Crawling have multiplayer like MudRunner?
- No. MudRunner supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Pure Rock Crawling is listed as single-player only.