Choose Hover Attack
Choose Hover Attack if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. Hover Attack launched in 2021.
Hover Attack vs XELAN FORCE
Hover Attack and XELAN FORCE 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. Hover Attack (2021) is 3 years older than XELAN FORCE (2024). XELAN FORCE is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Hover Attack (4.49 USD vs. 17.99 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 XELAN FORCE
Choose XELAN FORCE if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. XELAN FORCE launched in 2024.
Both Hover Attack and XELAN FORCE 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
 Hover Attack |  XELAN FORCE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 4.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mindware Co.,Ltd. | PIXEL CO., LTD |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Hover Attack (2021) is 3 years older than XELAN FORCE (2024).
- XELAN FORCE is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Hover Attack (4.49 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
Hover Attack vs XELAN FORCE — FAQ
- Should I play Hover Attack or XELAN FORCE first?
- If you want chronology, Hover Attack (2021) came out before XELAN FORCE (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 Hover Attack and XELAN FORCE 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.