Choose Space Elite Force II
Choose Space Elite Force II if you want an Indie and Casual experience. Space Elite Force II launched in 2020.
Space Elite Force II vs Energy Fighters
Space Elite Force II 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. Space Elite Force II (2020) is 4 years older than Energy Fighters (2024). Energy Fighters scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Space Elite Force II (83.1% 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 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Energy Fighters launched in 2024.
Both Space Elite Force II 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
 Space Elite Force II |  Energy Fighters | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.1% positive (59 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 | Rising Moon Games | Paul Connor |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Space Elite Force II (2020) is 4 years older than Energy Fighters (2024).
- Energy Fighters scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Space Elite Force II (83.1% positive).
- Energy Fighters is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Space Elite Force II (1.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Space Elite Force II vs Energy Fighters — FAQ
- Should I play Space Elite Force II or Energy Fighters first?
- If you want chronology, Space Elite Force II (2020) 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 Space Elite Force II 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 Space Elite Force II and Energy Fighters have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Space Elite Force II ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Energy Fighters ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.