Choose Bug Academy
Choose Bug Academy if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. Bug Academy launched in 2020.
Bug Academy vs Clones Run
Bug Academy and Clones Run both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Bug Academy (2020) is 4 years older than Clones Run (2024). Clones Run is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Bug Academy (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Clones Run
Choose Clones Run if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Clones Run launched in 2024.
Both Bug Academy and Clones Run sit in Action and Indie 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
 Bug Academy |  Clones Run | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98% positive (51 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Igrek Games | AMG GAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Bug Academy (2020) is 4 years older than Clones Run (2024).
- Clones Run is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Bug Academy (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Bug Academy vs Clones Run — FAQ
- Should I play Bug Academy or Clones Run first?
- If you want chronology, Bug Academy (2020) came out before Clones Run (2024). 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 Bug Academy and Clones Run similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.