Choose Space Elite Force II
Choose Space Elite Force II if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 76% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Elite Force II launched in 2020.
Space Elite Force II vs Truxton Extreme
Space Elite Force II and Truxton Extreme 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 6 years older than Truxton Extreme (2026). Truxton Extreme scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% 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 Truxton Extreme
Choose Truxton Extreme if you want the DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Gamepad Recommended side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Truxton Extreme launched in 2026.
Both Space Elite Force II and Truxton Extreme 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 |  Truxton Extreme | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.1% positive (59 reviews) | 95.1% positive (103 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Rising Moon Games | Tatsujin |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Space Elite Force II (2020) is 6 years older than Truxton Extreme (2026).
- Truxton Extreme scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% positive) than Space Elite Force II (83.1% positive).
- Space Elite Force II is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than Truxton Extreme (5.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Space Elite Force II vs Truxton Extreme — FAQ
- Should I play Space Elite Force II or Truxton Extreme first?
- If you want chronology, Space Elite Force II (2020) came out before Truxton Extreme (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 Space Elite Force II and Truxton Extreme 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 Truxton Extreme 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; Truxton Extreme ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.