Choose 30XX
Choose 30XX if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,750 Steam reviews back the pick.
30XX vs Jetboard Joust
30XX and Jetboard Joust 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. Jetboard Joust (2020) is 3 years older than 30XX (2023). 30XX scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Jetboard Joust (82.5% 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 Jetboard Joust
Choose Jetboard Joust if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Jetboard Joust launched in 2020.
Both 30XX and Jetboard Joust sit in Action and Indie 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
 30XX |  Jetboard Joust | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.5% positive (1,750 reviews) | 82.5% positive (40 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Batterystaple Games | BitBull Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Jetboard Joust (2020) is 3 years older than 30XX (2023).
- 30XX scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Jetboard Joust (82.5% positive).
- Jetboard Joust is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than 30XX (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- 30XX has co-op; Jetboard Joust does not.
- Steam Deck: 30XX is Deck Playable, Jetboard Joust is Deck Verified.
30XX vs Jetboard Joust — FAQ
- Should I play 30XX or Jetboard Joust first?
- If you want chronology, Jetboard Joust (2020) came out before 30XX (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 30XX and Jetboard Joust 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.
- Does Jetboard Joust have multiplayer like 30XX?
- No. 30XX supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while Jetboard Joust is listed as single-player only.