Choose Kentucky Dash
Choose Kentucky Dash if you want a Racing game with Shared/Split Screen Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Kentucky Dash launched in 2018.
Kentucky Dash vs Running Guys
Kentucky Dash and Running Guys both land in Action, Indie, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. Kentucky Dash (2018) is 5 years older than Running Guys (2023). Running Guys is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Kentucky Dash (1.99 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 Running Guys
Choose Running Guys if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Running Guys launched in 2023.
Both Kentucky Dash and Running Guys sit in Action, Indie, and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Kentucky Dash |  Running Guys | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access, Racing | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Super Soul LLC | Cats & Foxes |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Kentucky Dash (2018) is 5 years older than Running Guys (2023).
- Running Guys is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Kentucky Dash (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Kentucky Dash has co-op; Running Guys does not.
- Kentucky Dash is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Running Guys has no Deck rating yet.
Kentucky Dash vs Running Guys — FAQ
- Should I play Kentucky Dash or Running Guys first?
- If you want chronology, Kentucky Dash (2018) came out before Running Guys (2023). 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 Kentucky Dash and Running Guys similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Early Access 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 Kentucky Dash run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Kentucky Dash is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Running Guys doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.