Choose Insectipede
Choose Insectipede if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Insectipede launched in 2019.
Insectipede vs THUNDER STRIKER
Insectipede and THUNDER STRIKER both land in Action, 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, Casual on Steam. Insectipede (2019) is 5 years older than THUNDER STRIKER (2024). Insectipede is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than THUNDER STRIKER (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD). 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 THUNDER STRIKER
Choose THUNDER STRIKER if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. THUNDER STRIKER launched in 2024.
Both Insectipede and THUNDER STRIKER sit in Action and Casual on Steam, 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
 Insectipede |  THUNDER STRIKER | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | LoadUpGames.com | RETSUZAN |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Casual on Steam.
- Insectipede (2019) is 5 years older than THUNDER STRIKER (2024).
- Insectipede is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than THUNDER STRIKER (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Insectipede vs THUNDER STRIKER — FAQ
- Should I play Insectipede or THUNDER STRIKER first?
- If you want chronology, Insectipede (2019) came out before THUNDER STRIKER (2024). 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 Insectipede and THUNDER STRIKER similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.