Choose Zero Wing
Choose Zero Wing if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 76% cheaper on the Steam Store. Zero Wing launched in 2023.
Zero Wing vs Earthion
Zero Wing and Earthion 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 2 years older than Earthion (2025). Earthion scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% 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 Earthion
Choose Earthion if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Earthion launched in 2025.
Both Zero Wing and Earthion 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
 Zero Wing |  Earthion | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.79 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (48 reviews) | 96.9% positive (295 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bitwave Games, Toaplan | Ancient Corporation, Bitwave Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Zero Wing (2023) is 2 years older than Earthion (2025).
- Earthion scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Zero Wing (91.7% positive).
- Zero Wing is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than Earthion (4.79 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Zero Wing has co-op; Earthion does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Zero Wing vs Earthion — FAQ
- Should I play Zero Wing or Earthion first?
- If you want chronology, Zero Wing (2023) came out before Earthion (2025). 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 Earthion 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 Earthion have multiplayer like Zero Wing?
- No. Zero Wing supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Earthion is listed as single-player only.
- Do Zero Wing and Earthion 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.