Choose ULTRAKILL
Choose ULTRAKILL if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 141,047 Steam reviews back the pick.
ULTRAKILL vs VEX MAGE
ULTRAKILL and VEX MAGE 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. ULTRAKILL (2020) is 5 years older than VEX MAGE (2025). VEX MAGE 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 VEX MAGE
Choose VEX MAGE if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and VR Supported side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. VEX MAGE launched in 2025.
Both ULTRAKILL and VEX MAGE 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
 ULTRAKILL |  VEX MAGE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.7% positive (141,047 reviews) | 100% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Arsi "Hakita" Patala | Nervous Systems |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- ULTRAKILL (2020) is 5 years older than VEX MAGE (2025).
- VEX MAGE scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than ULTRAKILL (97.7% positive).
- VEX MAGE is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than ULTRAKILL (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- VEX MAGE has co-op; ULTRAKILL does not.
- ULTRAKILL is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; VEX MAGE has no Deck rating yet.
ULTRAKILL vs VEX MAGE — FAQ
- Should I play ULTRAKILL or VEX MAGE first?
- If you want chronology, ULTRAKILL (2020) came out before VEX MAGE (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 VEX MAGE 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 ULTRAKILL have multiplayer like VEX MAGE?
- No. VEX MAGE supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while ULTRAKILL is listed as single-player only.
- Does ULTRAKILL run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — ULTRAKILL is rated Deck Verified by Valve. VEX MAGE doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.