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pixelBOT EXTREME! vs Redd's Runaway

pixelBOT EXTREME! and Redd's Runaway 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. pixelBOT EXTREME! (2018) is 2 years older than Redd's Runaway (2020). Redd's Runaway is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than pixelBOT EXTREME! (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 pixelBOT EXTREME!

Choose pixelBOT EXTREME! if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. pixelBOT EXTREME! launched in 2018.

Choose Redd's Runaway

Choose Redd's Runaway if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Redd's Runaway launched in 2020.

Both pixelBOT EXTREME! and Redd's Runaway sit in Action and Indie 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

pixelBOT EXTREME! vs Redd's Runaway — Steam metadata comparison
pixelBOT EXTREME! — Steam game coverpixelBOT EXTREME!Redd's Runaway — Steam game coverRedd's Runaway
Released20182020
GenresAction, IndieAction, Indie
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price9.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews92.9% positive (14 reviews)2 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersPlayHeart GamesBeWolf Studio

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pixelBOT EXTREME! vs Redd's Runaway — FAQ

Should I play pixelBOT EXTREME! or Redd's Runaway first?
If you want chronology, pixelBOT EXTREME! (2018) came out before Redd's Runaway (2020). 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 pixelBOT EXTREME! and Redd's Runaway 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.
Does Redd's Runaway have multiplayer like pixelBOT EXTREME!?
No. pixelBOT EXTREME! supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Redd's Runaway is listed as single-player only.
pixelBOT EXTREME! vs Redd's Runaway — Verdict (2026) · imho.run