Choose Galactic Wars EX
Choose Galactic Wars EX if you want an Indie experience. Galactic Wars EX launched in 2022.
Galactic Wars EX vs TankFall Arena
Galactic Wars EX and TankFall Arena 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. Galactic Wars EX (2022) is 4 years older than TankFall Arena (2026). Both support cooperative play. 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 TankFall Arena
Choose TankFall Arena if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. TankFall Arena launched in 2026.
Both Galactic Wars EX and TankFall Arena sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 Galactic Wars EX |  TankFall Arena | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 81.8% positive (11 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Volcano Bytes | Adamantium_studio |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Galactic Wars EX (2022) is 4 years older than TankFall Arena (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
Galactic Wars EX vs TankFall Arena — FAQ
- Should I play Galactic Wars EX or TankFall Arena first?
- If you want chronology, Galactic Wars EX (2022) came out before TankFall Arena (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 Galactic Wars EX and TankFall Arena 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 Galactic Wars EX and TankFall Arena have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Galactic Wars EX ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; TankFall Arena ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.