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Run TavernQuest vs Tome of Fates

Run TavernQuest and Tome of Fates both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Tome of Fates (2025) is 1 year older than Run TavernQuest (2026). Run TavernQuest scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Tome of Fates (71.4% positive). 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 Run TavernQuest

Choose Run TavernQuest if you want the Subtitle Options, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Run TavernQuest launched in 2026.

Choose Tome of Fates

Choose Tome of Fates if you want a Free To Play and Casual game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Tome of Fates launched in 2025.

Both Run TavernQuest and Tome of Fates sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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

Run TavernQuest vs Tome of Fates — Steam metadata comparison
Run TavernQuest — Steam game coverRun TavernQuestTome of Fates — Steam game coverTome of Fates
Released20262025
GenresIndie, Adventure, RPGIndie, Adventure, RPG, Free To Play, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price12.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews91.5% positive (106 reviews)71.4% positive (14 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlyMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op
DevelopersSilicon SundialGrey Mount Studio

Side by side

Run TavernQuest vs Tome of Fates — FAQ

Should I play Run TavernQuest or Tome of Fates first?
If you want chronology, Tome of Fates (2025) came out before Run TavernQuest (2026). 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 Run TavernQuest and Tome of Fates similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG 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 Run TavernQuest have multiplayer like Tome of Fates?
No. Tome of Fates supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Run TavernQuest is listed as single-player only.
Is Tome of Fates free?
Yes — Tome of Fates is a free-to-play Steam title. Run TavernQuest is paid (12.99 USD).
Does Run TavernQuest run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Run TavernQuest is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Tome of Fates doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Run TavernQuest vs Tome of Fates — Verdict (2026) · imho.run