Choose Ruby Hunter
Choose Ruby Hunter if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Ruby Hunter launched in 2017.
Ruby Hunter vs UnPlugged
Ruby Hunter and UnPlugged 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. Ruby Hunter (2017) is 7 years older than UnPlugged (2024). UnPlugged scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Ruby Hunter (72.7% 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 UnPlugged
Choose UnPlugged if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. UnPlugged launched in 2024.
Both Ruby Hunter and UnPlugged sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Ruby Hunter |  UnPlugged | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.7% positive (11 reviews) | 91.7% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Bence Sipka | DemonLabs Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Ruby Hunter (2017) is 7 years older than UnPlugged (2024).
- UnPlugged scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Ruby Hunter (72.7% positive).
- Ruby Hunter is free; UnPlugged is paid (2.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Ruby Hunter vs UnPlugged — FAQ
- Should I play Ruby Hunter or UnPlugged first?
- If you want chronology, Ruby Hunter (2017) came out before UnPlugged (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 Ruby Hunter and UnPlugged 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.
- Do both Ruby Hunter and UnPlugged have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Ruby Hunter ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; UnPlugged ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Ruby Hunter free?
- Yes — Ruby Hunter is a free-to-play Steam title. UnPlugged is paid (2.99 USD).