Choose Gun Ugly
Choose Gun Ugly if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Gun Ugly launched in 2022.
Gun Ugly vs Gossamer Matrix
Gun Ugly and Gossamer Matrix 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. Gun Ugly is free; Gossamer Matrix is paid (Price unknown). Gun Ugly is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Gossamer Matrix has no Deck rating yet. 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 Gossamer Matrix
Choose Gossamer Matrix if you want an Indie experience.
Both Gun Ugly and Gossamer Matrix 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
 Gun Ugly |  Gossamer Matrix | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | — |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (10 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Paul Daulby | catmilk |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Gun Ugly is free; Gossamer Matrix is paid (Price unknown).
- Gun Ugly is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Gossamer Matrix has no Deck rating yet.
Gun Ugly vs Gossamer Matrix — FAQ
- Are Gun Ugly and Gossamer Matrix 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.
- Is Gun Ugly free?
- Yes — Gun Ugly is a free-to-play Steam title. Gossamer Matrix is paid (Price unknown).
- Does Gun Ugly run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Gun Ugly is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Gossamer Matrix doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.