Choose Zero Wing
Choose Zero Wing if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Zero Wing launched in 2023.
Zero Wing vs Tiger Heli
Zero Wing and Tiger Heli 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. Zero Wing (2023) is 1 year older than Tiger Heli (2024). Zero Wing scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Tiger Heli (62.5% positive). 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 Tiger Heli
Choose Tiger Heli if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Tiger Heli launched in 2024.
Both Zero Wing and Tiger Heli sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player and Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Zero Wing |  Tiger Heli | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (48 reviews) | 62.5% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Bitwave Games, Toaplan | Bitwave Games, Toaplan |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Zero Wing (2023) is 1 year older than Tiger Heli (2024).
- Zero Wing scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Tiger Heli (62.5% positive).
- Tiger Heli is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Zero Wing (7.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Zero Wing has co-op; Tiger Heli does not.
- Zero Wing is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Tiger Heli has no Deck rating yet.
Zero Wing vs Tiger Heli — FAQ
- Should I play Zero Wing or Tiger Heli first?
- If you want chronology, Zero Wing (2023) came out before Tiger Heli (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 Zero Wing and Tiger Heli 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.
- Does Zero Wing run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Zero Wing is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Tiger Heli doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.