Choose Exile Squadron
Choose Exile Squadron if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. Exile Squadron launched in 2019.
Exile Squadron vs Breakout Epilepsia
Exile Squadron and Breakout Epilepsia 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. Exile Squadron (2019) is 6 years older than Breakout Epilepsia (2025). Breakout Epilepsia is free; Exile Squadron is paid (4.99 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 Breakout Epilepsia
Choose Breakout Epilepsia if you want an Indie and Free To Play game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Breakout Epilepsia launched in 2025.
Both Exile Squadron and Breakout Epilepsia sit in Action 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
 Exile Squadron |  Breakout Epilepsia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 79.7% positive (69 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | One Bit Studio | Cataxis, LosthinK, Camideel, QuetzalcoutlDev, Deathvoice, Alter, Naitorōzu, Diana Kodashi |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Exile Squadron (2019) is 6 years older than Breakout Epilepsia (2025).
- Breakout Epilepsia is free; Exile Squadron is paid (4.99 USD).
Exile Squadron vs Breakout Epilepsia — FAQ
- Should I play Exile Squadron or Breakout Epilepsia first?
- If you want chronology, Exile Squadron (2019) came out before Breakout Epilepsia (2025). 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 Exile Squadron and Breakout Epilepsia 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.
- Is Breakout Epilepsia free?
- Yes — Breakout Epilepsia is a free-to-play Steam title. Exile Squadron is paid (4.99 USD).