Choose Laser Burst
Choose Laser Burst if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Laser Burst launched in 2021.
Laser Burst vs Laser Lightshow
Laser Burst and Laser Lightshow both land in Indie, Casual 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Laser Burst (2021) is 5 years older than Laser Lightshow (2026). 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 Laser Lightshow
Choose Laser Lightshow if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Laser Lightshow launched in 2026.
Both Laser Burst and Laser Lightshow sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Laser Burst |  Laser Lightshow | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Never Mind Games | Thundermagnet |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Laser Burst (2021) is 5 years older than Laser Lightshow (2026).
Laser Burst vs Laser Lightshow — FAQ
- Should I play Laser Burst or Laser Lightshow first?
- If you want chronology, Laser Burst (2021) came out before Laser Lightshow (2026). 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 Laser Burst and Laser Lightshow similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.