Choose Viral Reload EX
Choose Viral Reload EX if you want an Indie game with Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Viral Reload EX launched in 2026.
Viral Reload EX vs Jetpack Kiwi
Viral Reload EX and Jetpack Kiwi 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. Jetpack Kiwi (2023) is 3 years older than Viral Reload EX (2026). Both support cooperative play. 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 Jetpack Kiwi
Choose Jetpack Kiwi if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. Jetpack Kiwi launched in 2023.
Both Viral Reload EX and Jetpack Kiwi sit in Action 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
 Viral Reload EX |  Jetpack Kiwi | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Retrocade Media | Pitigamedev |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Jetpack Kiwi (2023) is 3 years older than Viral Reload EX (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
Viral Reload EX vs Jetpack Kiwi — FAQ
- Should I play Viral Reload EX or Jetpack Kiwi first?
- If you want chronology, Jetpack Kiwi (2023) came out before Viral Reload EX (2026). 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 Viral Reload EX and Jetpack Kiwi 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 Viral Reload EX and Jetpack Kiwi have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Viral Reload EX ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Jetpack Kiwi ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.