Choose Vortex Attack EX
Choose Vortex Attack EX if you want an Indie and Casual game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Vortex Attack EX launched in 2019.
Vortex Attack EX vs Lab Inspect
Vortex Attack EX and Lab Inspect 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. Vortex Attack EX (2019) is 3 years older than Lab Inspect (2022). Lab Inspect scores higher on Steam reviews (100% 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 Lab Inspect
Choose Lab Inspect if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lab Inspect launched in 2022.
Both Vortex Attack EX and Lab Inspect 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
 Vortex Attack EX |  Lab Inspect | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.8% positive (11 reviews) | 100% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | KaleidoGames | 8BITLAB |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Vortex Attack EX (2019) is 3 years older than Lab Inspect (2022).
- Lab Inspect scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Vortex Attack EX (81.8% positive).
- Lab Inspect is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Vortex Attack EX (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Vortex Attack EX has co-op; Lab Inspect does not.
Vortex Attack EX vs Lab Inspect — FAQ
- Should I play Vortex Attack EX or Lab Inspect first?
- If you want chronology, Vortex Attack EX (2019) came out before Lab Inspect (2022). 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 Lab Inspect 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.
- Does Lab Inspect have multiplayer like Vortex Attack EX?
- No. Vortex Attack EX supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Lab Inspect is listed as single-player only.