Choose Boomerang X
Choose Boomerang X if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Boomerang X launched in 2021.
Boomerang X vs Voidside
Boomerang X and Voidside 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. Boomerang X (2021) is 2 years older than Voidside (2023). Boomerang X scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than Voidside (92.9% 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 Voidside
Choose Voidside if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Voidside launched in 2023.
Both Boomerang X and Voidside 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
 Boomerang X |  Voidside | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.9% positive (949 reviews) | 92.9% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DANG! | Spacepiano Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Boomerang X (2021) is 2 years older than Voidside (2023).
- Boomerang X scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than Voidside (92.9% positive).
- Voidside is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Boomerang X (7.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Boomerang X is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Voidside has no Deck rating yet.
Boomerang X vs Voidside — FAQ
- Should I play Boomerang X or Voidside first?
- If you want chronology, Boomerang X (2021) came out before Voidside (2023). 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 Boomerang X and Voidside 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 Boomerang X run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Boomerang X is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Voidside doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.