Choose Vortex Attack EX
Choose Vortex Attack EX if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Vortex Attack EX launched in 2019.
Vortex Attack EX vs Space Elite Force II
Vortex Attack EX and Space Elite Force II 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. Vortex Attack EX (2019) is 1 year older than Space Elite Force II (2020). Space Elite Force II scores higher on Steam reviews (83.1% positive) than Vortex Attack EX (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 Space Elite Force II
Choose Space Elite Force II if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Elite Force II launched in 2020.
Both Vortex Attack EX and Space Elite Force II sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (81.8% vs 83.1% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Vortex Attack EX |  Space Elite Force II | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.8% positive (11 reviews) | 83.1% positive (59 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | KaleidoGames | Rising Moon Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Vortex Attack EX (2019) is 1 year older than Space Elite Force II (2020).
- Space Elite Force II scores higher on Steam reviews (83.1% positive) than Vortex Attack EX (81.8% positive).
- Space Elite Force II is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Vortex Attack EX (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Vortex Attack EX vs Space Elite Force II — FAQ
- Should I play Vortex Attack EX or Space Elite Force II first?
- If you want chronology, Vortex Attack EX (2019) came out before Space Elite Force II (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 Vortex Attack EX and Space Elite Force II 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.
- Do both Vortex Attack EX and Space Elite Force II have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Vortex Attack EX ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Space Elite Force II ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.