Choose RAD
Choose RAD if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. RAD launched in 2019.
RAD vs Cycled
RAD and Cycled both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. RAD (2019) is 3 years older than Cycled (2022). Cycled is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than RAD (4.99 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 Cycled
Choose Cycled if you want an Indie and RPG experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Cycled launched in 2022.
Both RAD and Cycled sit in Action 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
 RAD |  Cycled | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.1% positive (426 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Double Fine Productions | TwistedNail |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- RAD (2019) is 3 years older than Cycled (2022).
- Cycled is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than RAD (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: RAD is Deck Verified, Cycled is Deck Playable.
RAD vs Cycled — FAQ
- Should I play RAD or Cycled first?
- If you want chronology, RAD (2019) came out before Cycled (2022). 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 RAD and Cycled similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.