XF5700 Mantis Experimental Fighter vs Lightspeed
XF5700 Mantis Experimental Fighter and Lightspeed both land in Action, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. XF5700 Mantis Experimental Fighter (2020) is 4 years older than Lightspeed (2024). Lightspeed is currently ~14% cheaper on Steam than XF5700 Mantis Experimental Fighter (5.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 XF5700 Mantis Experimental Fighter |  Lightspeed | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Paragon Software, Microplay | MPS Labs, Big Boat Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Simulation on Steam.
- XF5700 Mantis Experimental Fighter (2020) is 4 years older than Lightspeed (2024).
- Lightspeed is currently ~14% cheaper on Steam than XF5700 Mantis Experimental Fighter (5.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
XF5700 Mantis Experimental Fighter vs Lightspeed — FAQ
- Should I play XF5700 Mantis Experimental Fighter or Lightspeed first?
- If you want chronology, XF5700 Mantis Experimental Fighter (2020) came out before Lightspeed (2024). 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 XF5700 Mantis Experimental Fighter and Lightspeed similar?
- They overlap on Action, Simulation 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.