Choose Bandits
Choose Bandits if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bandits launched in 2019.
Bandits vs Battle Engine Aquila
Bandits and Battle Engine Aquila both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Bandits (2019) is 1 year older than Battle Engine Aquila (2020). Battle Engine Aquila scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than Bandits (81.8% 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 Battle Engine Aquila
Choose Battle Engine Aquila if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Battle Engine Aquila launched in 2020.
Both Bandits and Battle Engine Aquila sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Bandits |  Battle Engine Aquila | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.8% positive (11 reviews) | 91.1% positive (79 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Benerot | Lost Toys Ltd |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Bandits (2019) is 1 year older than Battle Engine Aquila (2020).
- Battle Engine Aquila scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than Bandits (81.8% positive).
- Bandits is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Battle Engine Aquila (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Battle Engine Aquila is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Bandits has no Deck rating yet.
Bandits vs Battle Engine Aquila — FAQ
- Should I play Bandits or Battle Engine Aquila first?
- If you want chronology, Bandits (2019) came out before Battle Engine Aquila (2020). 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 Bandits and Battle Engine Aquila similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Bandits and Battle Engine Aquila have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Bandits ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Battle Engine Aquila ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.