Choose The Power Latch Kid
Choose The Power Latch Kid if you want an Indie experience. The Power Latch Kid launched in 2023.
The Power Latch Kid vs Normal SHMUP
The Power Latch Kid and Normal SHMUP both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Normal SHMUP (2022) is 1 year older than The Power Latch Kid (2023). Normal SHMUP is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than The Power Latch Kid (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Normal SHMUP
Choose Normal SHMUP if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Normal SHMUP launched in 2022.
Both The Power Latch Kid and Normal SHMUP sit in Action 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
 The Power Latch Kid |  Normal SHMUP | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Lazy Brain Games | HyperBitGore |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Normal SHMUP (2022) is 1 year older than The Power Latch Kid (2023).
- Normal SHMUP is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than The Power Latch Kid (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
The Power Latch Kid vs Normal SHMUP — FAQ
- Should I play The Power Latch Kid or Normal SHMUP first?
- If you want chronology, Normal SHMUP (2022) came out before The Power Latch Kid (2023). 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 The Power Latch Kid and Normal SHMUP similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.