Choose Vortex Attack EX
Choose Vortex Attack EX if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Vortex Attack EX launched in 2019.
Vortex Attack EX vs ROIDERS
Vortex Attack EX and ROIDERS 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 5 years older than ROIDERS (2024). ROIDERS is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Vortex Attack EX (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 ROIDERS
Choose ROIDERS if you want the Online PvP and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. ROIDERS launched in 2024.
Both Vortex Attack EX and ROIDERS sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player 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 |  ROIDERS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.8% positive (11 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | KaleidoGames | Melonic Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Vortex Attack EX (2019) is 5 years older than ROIDERS (2024).
- ROIDERS is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Vortex Attack EX (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Vortex Attack EX has co-op; ROIDERS does not.
Vortex Attack EX vs ROIDERS — FAQ
- Should I play Vortex Attack EX or ROIDERS first?
- If you want chronology, Vortex Attack EX (2019) came out before ROIDERS (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 ROIDERS 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.