Choose Runefall
Choose Runefall if you want an Indie experience. Runefall launched in 2018.
Runefall vs Runefall 2
Runefall and Runefall 2 both land in Casual 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 Casual games on Steam. Runefall (2018) is 1 year older than Runefall 2 (2019). Runefall scores higher on Steam reviews (85.1% positive) than Runefall 2 (75% 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 Runefall 2
Choose Runefall 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Runefall 2 launched in 2019.
Both Runefall and Runefall 2 sit in Casual 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
 Runefall |  Runefall 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.1% positive (67 reviews) | 75% positive (44 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Playcademy | Playcademy |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Runefall (2018) is 1 year older than Runefall 2 (2019).
- Runefall scores higher on Steam reviews (85.1% positive) than Runefall 2 (75% positive).
- Runefall 2 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Runefall (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Runefall vs Runefall 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Runefall or Runefall 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Runefall (2018) came out before Runefall 2 (2019). 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 Runefall and Runefall 2 similar?
- They overlap on Casual 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.