Choose ULTRAKILL
Choose ULTRAKILL if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 141,047 Steam reviews back the pick.
ULTRAKILL vs TEXNOPLAZM
ULTRAKILL and TEXNOPLAZM both land in Action, Indie, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. ULTRAKILL (2020) is 5 years older than TEXNOPLAZM (2025). TEXNOPLAZM scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than ULTRAKILL (97.7% 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 TEXNOPLAZM
Choose TEXNOPLAZM if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. TEXNOPLAZM launched in 2025.
Both ULTRAKILL and TEXNOPLAZM sit in Action, Indie, and Early Access 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
 ULTRAKILL |  TEXNOPLAZM | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.7% positive (141,047 reviews) | 100% positive (56 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Arsi "Hakita" Patala | Mothership Loudspeakerz |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- ULTRAKILL (2020) is 5 years older than TEXNOPLAZM (2025).
- TEXNOPLAZM scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than ULTRAKILL (97.7% positive).
- TEXNOPLAZM is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than ULTRAKILL (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: ULTRAKILL is Deck Verified, TEXNOPLAZM is Deck Playable.
ULTRAKILL vs TEXNOPLAZM — FAQ
- Should I play ULTRAKILL or TEXNOPLAZM first?
- If you want chronology, ULTRAKILL (2020) came out before TEXNOPLAZM (2025). 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 ULTRAKILL and TEXNOPLAZM similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Early Access 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.