Choose Boomerang X
Choose Boomerang X if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Boomerang X launched in 2021.
Boomerang X vs Demonium Illusion
Boomerang X and Demonium Illusion both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Boomerang X (2021) is 5 years older than Demonium Illusion (2026). Demonium Illusion is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than Boomerang X (4.50 USD vs. 19.99 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 Demonium Illusion
Choose Demonium Illusion if you want the Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 77% cheaper on the Steam Store. Demonium Illusion launched in 2026.
Both Boomerang X and Demonium Illusion sit in Action and Indie 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 |  Demonium Illusion | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.50 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.9% positive (949 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DANG! | Vektor Technology |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Boomerang X (2021) is 5 years older than Demonium Illusion (2026).
- Demonium Illusion is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than Boomerang X (4.50 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Boomerang X is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Demonium Illusion has no Deck rating yet.
Boomerang X vs Demonium Illusion — FAQ
- Should I play Boomerang X or Demonium Illusion first?
- If you want chronology, Boomerang X (2021) came out before Demonium Illusion (2026). 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 Demonium Illusion similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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. Demonium Illusion doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.