Choose Space Smash
Choose Space Smash if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Smash launched in 2019.
Space Smash vs Electro Havoc
Space Smash and Electro Havoc both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Space Smash (2019) is 7 years older than Electro Havoc (2026). Space Smash scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Electro Havoc (87.5% 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 Electro Havoc
Choose Electro Havoc if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Electro Havoc launched in 2026.
Both Space Smash and Electro Havoc sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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
 Space Smash |  Electro Havoc | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.9% positive (28 reviews) | 87.5% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rising Moon Games | Ryan Matthews |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Space Smash (2019) is 7 years older than Electro Havoc (2026).
- Space Smash scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Electro Havoc (87.5% positive).
- Space Smash is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Electro Havoc (2.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
Space Smash vs Electro Havoc — FAQ
- Should I play Space Smash or Electro Havoc first?
- If you want chronology, Space Smash (2019) came out before Electro Havoc (2026). 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 Space Smash and Electro Havoc similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.