Choose Vortex Attack EX
Choose Vortex Attack EX if you want an Indie and Casual experience. Vortex Attack EX launched in 2019.
Vortex Attack EX vs Energy Fighters
Vortex Attack EX and Energy Fighters 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 5 years older than Energy Fighters (2024). Energy Fighters 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 Energy Fighters
Choose Energy Fighters if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Energy Fighters launched in 2024.
Both Vortex Attack EX and Energy Fighters sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and 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
 Vortex Attack EX |  Energy Fighters | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.8% positive (11 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | KaleidoGames | Paul Connor |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Vortex Attack EX (2019) is 5 years older than Energy Fighters (2024).
- Energy Fighters scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Vortex Attack EX (81.8% positive).
- Energy Fighters is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Vortex Attack EX (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Vortex Attack EX vs Energy Fighters — FAQ
- Should I play Vortex Attack EX or Energy Fighters first?
- If you want chronology, Vortex Attack EX (2019) came out before Energy Fighters (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 Vortex Attack EX and Energy Fighters 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.
- Do both Vortex Attack EX and Energy Fighters 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; Energy Fighters ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.