Choose Vermitron
Choose Vermitron if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Vermitron launched in 2021.
Vermitron vs Arc’s Glitch Defender
Vermitron and Arc’s Glitch Defender both land in Action, 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, Indie on Steam. Vermitron (2021) is 4 years older than Arc’s Glitch Defender (2025). Vermitron is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Arc’s Glitch Defender (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Arc’s Glitch Defender
Choose Arc’s Glitch Defender if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Arc’s Glitch Defender launched in 2025.
Both Vermitron and Arc’s Glitch Defender sit in Action and Indie 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
 Vermitron |  Arc’s Glitch Defender | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | FobTi interactive | Nordlys Coders |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Vermitron (2021) is 4 years older than Arc’s Glitch Defender (2025).
- Vermitron is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Arc’s Glitch Defender (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Vermitron vs Arc’s Glitch Defender — FAQ
- Should I play Vermitron or Arc’s Glitch Defender first?
- If you want chronology, Vermitron (2021) came out before Arc’s Glitch Defender (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 Vermitron and Arc’s Glitch Defender similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.