Choose Bighead Runner
Choose Bighead Runner if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Bighead Runner launched in 2018.
Bighead Runner vs Rainbow Hunter
Bighead Runner and Rainbow Hunter both land in Indie, Adventure, 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 share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Bighead Runner (2018) is 1 year older than Rainbow Hunter (2019). Rainbow Hunter is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Bighead Runner (4.99 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 Rainbow Hunter
Choose Rainbow Hunter if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Rainbow Hunter launched in 2019.
Both Bighead Runner and Rainbow Hunter sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Bighead Runner |  Rainbow Hunter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 64.3% positive (70 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | NukGames | Colossus Game Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Bighead Runner (2018) is 1 year older than Rainbow Hunter (2019).
- Rainbow Hunter is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Bighead Runner (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Bighead Runner vs Rainbow Hunter — FAQ
- Should I play Bighead Runner or Rainbow Hunter first?
- If you want chronology, Bighead Runner (2018) came out before Rainbow Hunter (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 Bighead Runner and Rainbow Hunter similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.