Choose Crazy Invader ShootEm Down
Choose Crazy Invader ShootEm Down if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Crazy Invader ShootEm Down launched in 2021.
Crazy Invader ShootEm Down vs Gates of Zendocon
Crazy Invader ShootEm Down and Gates of Zendocon 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. Crazy Invader ShootEm Down (2021) is 1 year older than Gates of Zendocon (2022). Crazy Invader ShootEm Down is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Gates of Zendocon (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Gates of Zendocon
Choose Gates of Zendocon if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Gates of Zendocon launched in 2022.
Both Crazy Invader ShootEm Down and Gates of Zendocon 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
 Crazy Invader ShootEm Down |  Gates of Zendocon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Crazy Retro Games | Epyx, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Crazy Invader ShootEm Down (2021) is 1 year older than Gates of Zendocon (2022).
- Crazy Invader ShootEm Down is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Gates of Zendocon (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Crazy Invader ShootEm Down vs Gates of Zendocon — FAQ
- Should I play Crazy Invader ShootEm Down or Gates of Zendocon first?
- If you want chronology, Crazy Invader ShootEm Down (2021) came out before Gates of Zendocon (2022). 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 Crazy Invader ShootEm Down and Gates of Zendocon 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.