Choose X Invader
Choose X Invader if you want a Strategy experience. X Invader launched in 2024.
X Invader vs GUN KING
X Invader and GUN KING both land in Action, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. GUN KING (2023) is 1 year older than X Invader (2024). GUN KING scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than X Invader (82.9% 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 GUN KING
Choose GUN KING if you want a Casual and Early Access game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. GUN KING launched in 2023.
Both X Invader and GUN KING sit in Action and Indie 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
 X Invader |  GUN KING | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.9% positive (105 reviews) | 100% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ALLAF GAMES | FROGBERT |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- GUN KING (2023) is 1 year older than X Invader (2024).
- GUN KING scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than X Invader (82.9% positive).
- GUN KING is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than X Invader (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: X Invader is Deck Playable, GUN KING is Deck Verified.
X Invader vs GUN KING — FAQ
- Should I play X Invader or GUN KING first?
- If you want chronology, GUN KING (2023) came out before X Invader (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 X Invader and GUN KING similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.