Choose X8
Choose X8 if you want a Free To Play game with Tracked Controller Support. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. X8 launched in 2023.
X8 vs Webshooters
X8 and Webshooters 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. X8 (2023) is 1 year older than Webshooters (2024). X8 is free; Webshooters is paid (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 Webshooters
Choose Webshooters if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. Webshooters launched in 2024.
Both X8 and Webshooters sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 X8 |  Webshooters | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Free To Play | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.9% positive (164 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Thirdverse, Co., Ltd. | Enemy Team |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- X8 (2023) is 1 year older than Webshooters (2024).
- X8 is free; Webshooters is paid (4.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
X8 vs Webshooters — FAQ
- Should I play X8 or Webshooters first?
- If you want chronology, X8 (2023) came out before Webshooters (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 X8 and Webshooters 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.
- Do both X8 and Webshooters have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: X8 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Webshooters ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is X8 free?
- Yes — X8 is a free-to-play Steam title. Webshooters is paid (4.99 USD).