Choose Zero Wing
Choose Zero Wing if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Zero Wing launched in 2023.
Zero Wing vs Batsugun
Zero Wing and Batsugun 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 Batsugun (2024). Batsugun scores higher on Steam reviews (98.7% positive) than Zero Wing (91.7% 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 Batsugun
Choose Batsugun if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Batsugun launched in 2024.
Both Zero Wing and Batsugun sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, 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 |  Batsugun | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (48 reviews) | 98.7% positive (76 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Bitwave Games, Toaplan | Bitwave Games, Toaplan |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Zero Wing (2023) is 1 year older than Batsugun (2024).
- Batsugun scores higher on Steam reviews (98.7% positive) than Zero Wing (91.7% positive).
- Batsugun is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Zero Wing (7.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Zero Wing vs Batsugun — FAQ
- Should I play Zero Wing or Batsugun first?
- If you want chronology, Zero Wing (2023) came out before Batsugun (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 Batsugun 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 Zero Wing and Batsugun have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Zero Wing ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Batsugun ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Do Zero Wing and Batsugun both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.