Choose Running Through Russia 2
Choose Running Through Russia 2 if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. Running Through Russia 2 launched in 2018.
Running Through Russia 2 vs THE MEME HUNTER
Running Through Russia 2 and THE MEME HUNTER both land in Action, Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Running Through Russia 2 (2018) is 5 years older than THE MEME HUNTER (2023). THE MEME HUNTER scores higher on Steam reviews (74.2% positive) than Running Through Russia 2 (68.9% 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 THE MEME HUNTER
Choose THE MEME HUNTER if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. THE MEME HUNTER launched in 2023.
Both Running Through Russia 2 and THE MEME HUNTER sit in Action, Indie, and Simulation 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
 Running Through Russia 2 |  THE MEME HUNTER | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.9% positive (45 reviews) | 74.2% positive (128 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Spell Helix | Performance Artist |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Running Through Russia 2 (2018) is 5 years older than THE MEME HUNTER (2023).
- THE MEME HUNTER scores higher on Steam reviews (74.2% positive) than Running Through Russia 2 (68.9% positive).
- THE MEME HUNTER is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Running Through Russia 2 (0.99 USD vs. 0.99 USD).
- Running Through Russia 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; THE MEME HUNTER has no Deck rating yet.
Running Through Russia 2 vs THE MEME HUNTER — FAQ
- Should I play Running Through Russia 2 or THE MEME HUNTER first?
- If you want chronology, Running Through Russia 2 (2018) came out before THE MEME HUNTER (2023). 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 Running Through Russia 2 and THE MEME HUNTER similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Simulation 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 Running Through Russia 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Running Through Russia 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. THE MEME HUNTER doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.