Choose Volta-X
Choose Volta-X if you want a Simulation experience. Volta-X launched in 2020.
Volta-X vs Sky Captain's Return
Volta-X and Sky Captain's Return both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Volta-X (2020) is 2 years older than Sky Captain's Return (2022). 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 Sky Captain's Return
Choose Sky Captain's Return if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. Sky Captain's Return launched in 2022.
Both Volta-X and Sky Captain's Return sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 Volta-X |  Sky Captain's Return | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Action, Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 10.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70.6% positive (17 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player |
| Developers | GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc. | Pixeltale Motion |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Volta-X (2020) is 2 years older than Sky Captain's Return (2022).
Volta-X vs Sky Captain's Return — FAQ
- Should I play Volta-X or Sky Captain's Return first?
- If you want chronology, Volta-X (2020) came out before Sky Captain's Return (2022). 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 Volta-X and Sky Captain's Return similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.