Should I play GUN KING or Solar Serpent Squadron first?

If you want chronology, GUN KING (2023) came out before Solar Serpent Squadron (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 GUN KING and Solar Serpent Squadron 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 GUN KING run on Steam Deck?

Yes — GUN KING is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Solar Serpent Squadron doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.

GUN KING vs Solar Serpent Squadron

GUN KING and Solar Serpent Squadron 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. GUN KING (2023) is 1 year older than Solar Serpent Squadron (2024). Both sit near 100% positive on Steam (GUN KING: 22 reviews, Solar Serpent Squadron: 10). 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 an Indie, Casual, and Early Access game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. GUN KING launched in 2023.

Choose Solar Serpent Squadron

Choose Solar Serpent Squadron if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Solar Serpent Squadron launched in 2024.

Both GUN KING and Solar Serpent Squadron sit in Action on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (100% vs 100% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.

GUN KING vs Solar Serpent Squadron — Steam metadata comparison
	GUN KING	Solar Serpent Squadron
Released	2023	2024
Genres	Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access	Action
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows
Steam Deck	Deck Verified	Unrated
Price	2.99 USD	0.99 USD
Steam reviews	100% positive (22 reviews)	100% positive (10 reviews)
Multiplayer	Single-player only	Single-player only
Developers	FROGBERT	Reima Project

Side by side

Both are Action games on Steam.
GUN KING (2023) is 1 year older than Solar Serpent Squadron (2024).
Both sit near 100% positive on Steam (GUN KING: 22 reviews, Solar Serpent Squadron: 10).
Solar Serpent Squadron is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than GUN KING (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
GUN KING is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Solar Serpent Squadron has no Deck rating yet.