Choose Projectile Dysfunction
Choose Projectile Dysfunction if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Projectile Dysfunction launched in 2020.
Projectile Dysfunction vs DotStrike
Projectile Dysfunction and DotStrike 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. Projectile Dysfunction (2020) is 2 years older than DotStrike (2022). Projectile Dysfunction is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than DotStrike (3.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD). 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 DotStrike
Choose DotStrike if you want a Massively Multiplayer game with Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, and Tracked Controller Support. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. DotStrike launched in 2022.
Both Projectile Dysfunction and DotStrike sit in Action, Indie, and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and LAN 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
 Projectile Dysfunction |  DotStrike | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 63.9% positive (36 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Tuckfard Games | MagicFoxG |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Projectile Dysfunction (2020) is 2 years older than DotStrike (2022).
- Projectile Dysfunction is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than DotStrike (3.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- DotStrike has co-op; Projectile Dysfunction does not.
Projectile Dysfunction vs DotStrike — FAQ
- Should I play Projectile Dysfunction or DotStrike first?
- If you want chronology, Projectile Dysfunction (2020) came out before DotStrike (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 Projectile Dysfunction and DotStrike 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.