Choose Destroiders
Choose Destroiders if you want an Indie game with Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP. Destroiders launched in 2023.
Destroiders vs Apocalypse Rush
Destroiders and Apocalypse Rush both land in Action, Casual 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 share Action, Casual on Steam. Destroiders (2023) is 2 years older than Apocalypse Rush (2025). Apocalypse Rush is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Destroiders (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD). 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 Apocalypse Rush
Choose Apocalypse Rush if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Apocalypse Rush launched in 2025.
Both Destroiders and Apocalypse Rush sit in Action and Casual 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
 Destroiders |  Apocalypse Rush | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Andrew Jackson | Lost Guys |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Casual on Steam.
- Destroiders (2023) is 2 years older than Apocalypse Rush (2025).
- Apocalypse Rush is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Destroiders (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Destroiders vs Apocalypse Rush — FAQ
- Should I play Destroiders or Apocalypse Rush first?
- If you want chronology, Destroiders (2023) came out before Apocalypse Rush (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 Destroiders and Apocalypse Rush similar?
- They overlap on Action, Casual 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 Destroiders and Apocalypse Rush have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Destroiders ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Apocalypse Rush ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.