# Shotgun Hero ! vs STEAM RUNNER

The clearest difference is rating: STEAM RUNNER at 5.0 against Shotgun Hero !'s 3.5. STEAM RUNNER also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 61%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 16 months). Shotgun Hero !'s advantage is iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

STEAM RUNNER holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Shotgun Hero !'s written reviews are positive against 100% of STEAM RUNNER's.

Shotgun Hero ! ships an update every 16 months, STEAM RUNNER every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shotgun Hero ! | STEAM RUNNER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotgun-hero/id639510604/reviews) | **[5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-runner/id6477779314/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 61.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 36 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [LIN YI YUN](https://appshunter.io/developer/494806906) | [Earthlings.land BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730475783) |

## What reviewers say

### Shotgun Hero !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotgun-hero/id639510604)

Engage in an arcade survival experience, blasting through zombie hordes. Earn in-game currency by eliminating enemies to purchase and customize powerful shotgun upgrades. Enjoy stunning graphics and simple, engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Blast through zombie hordes, Earn money for kills, Buy shotgun upgrades, Customize your shotgun, Multiple enemy types, Amazing graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### STEAM RUNNER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-runner/id6477779314)

Navigate challenging mazes, collect Steam coins, and reach the reward while avoiding wolves and traps. This family-friendly open-world game offers gradually introduced additional levels.

**Highlights:** Maze navigation, Coin collection, Obstacle avoidance (wolves, traps), Reward-based progression, Gradually introduced levels, Family-friendly open-world

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shotgun Hero ! free?

Shotgun Hero ! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is STEAM RUNNER free?

STEAM RUNNER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shotgun Hero ! or STEAM RUNNER?

STEAM RUNNER is rated higher. Shotgun Hero ! averages 3.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while STEAM RUNNER averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.

### Do Shotgun Hero ! or STEAM RUNNER have ads?

Neither Shotgun Hero ! nor STEAM RUNNER shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shotgun Hero ! or STEAM RUNNER?

Shotgun Hero ! ships an update every 16 months, and STEAM RUNNER every 8 days. Most recently, Shotgun Hero ! was updated on November 6, 2026 and STEAM RUNNER on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
