Choose Bullet Runner
Choose Bullet Runner if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. Bullet Runner launched in 2024.
Bullet Runner vs Xerminus
Bullet Runner and Xerminus 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. Bullet Runner (2024) is 1 year older than Xerminus (2025). Xerminus is free; Bullet Runner is paid (14.99 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 Xerminus
Choose Xerminus if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Xerminus launched in 2025.
Both Bullet Runner and Xerminus 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
 Bullet Runner |  Xerminus | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kami Games | Bugnie |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Bullet Runner (2024) is 1 year older than Xerminus (2025).
- Xerminus is free; Bullet Runner is paid (14.99 USD).
Bullet Runner vs Xerminus — FAQ
- Should I play Bullet Runner or Xerminus first?
- If you want chronology, Bullet Runner (2024) came out before Xerminus (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 Bullet Runner and Xerminus 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.
- Is Xerminus free?
- Yes — Xerminus is a free-to-play Steam title. Bullet Runner is paid (14.99 USD).