Choose Killsquad
Choose Killsquad if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,241 Steam reviews back the pick.
Killsquad vs Rune Knights
Killsquad and Rune Knights both land in Action, Indie, 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 Action, Indie, RPG on Steam. Rune Knights (2020) is 1 year older than Killsquad (2021). Rune Knights scores higher on Steam reviews (79.3% positive) than Killsquad (74.1% 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 Rune Knights
Choose Rune Knights if you want an Early Access game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 79.3% positive across 179 reviews.
Both Killsquad and Rune Knights sit in Action, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Killsquad |  Rune Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.1% positive (1,241 reviews) | 79.3% positive (179 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Novarama | Aeromir |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Rune Knights (2020) is 1 year older than Killsquad (2021).
- Rune Knights scores higher on Steam reviews (79.3% positive) than Killsquad (74.1% positive).
- Rune Knights is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Killsquad (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Killsquad is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Rune Knights has no Deck rating yet.
Killsquad vs Rune Knights — FAQ
- Which is better, Killsquad or Rune Knights?
- On Steam reviews Rune Knights scores higher (79.3% positive) than Killsquad (74.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Rune Knights is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Killsquad or Rune Knights first?
- If you want chronology, Rune Knights (2020) came out before Killsquad (2021). 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 Killsquad and Rune Knights similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Do both Killsquad and Rune Knights have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Killsquad ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Rune Knights ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Killsquad run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Killsquad is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Rune Knights doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.