Choose Gun-Running War Dogs
Choose Gun-Running War Dogs if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gun-Running War Dogs launched in 2017.
Gun-Running War Dogs vs Ruby Journey
Gun-Running War Dogs and Ruby Journey both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Simulation on Steam. Gun-Running War Dogs (2017) is 8 years older than Ruby Journey (2025). Gun-Running War Dogs is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Ruby Journey (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). 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 Ruby Journey
Choose Ruby Journey if you want a RPG and Casual game with Custom Volume Controls and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Ruby Journey launched in 2025.
Both Gun-Running War Dogs and Ruby Journey sit in Indie and 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
 Gun-Running War Dogs |  Ruby Journey | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 58.5% positive (41 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rotatipyra | Aizeir |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Gun-Running War Dogs (2017) is 8 years older than Ruby Journey (2025).
- Gun-Running War Dogs is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Ruby Journey (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Gun-Running War Dogs vs Ruby Journey — FAQ
- Should I play Gun-Running War Dogs or Ruby Journey first?
- If you want chronology, Gun-Running War Dogs (2017) came out before Ruby Journey (2025). 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 Gun-Running War Dogs and Ruby Journey similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.