Choose Ultratron
Choose Ultratron if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Ultratron launched in 2013.
Ultratron vs Ikaruga
Ultratron and Ikaruga 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. Ultratron (2013) is 1 year older than Ikaruga (2014). Ikaruga scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% positive) than Ultratron (85.6% 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 Ikaruga
Choose Ikaruga if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.1% positive across 1,193 reviews.
Both Ultratron and Ikaruga sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Ultratron |  Ikaruga | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2014 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.6% positive (320 reviews) | 95.1% positive (1,193 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Puppygames | TREASURE |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Ultratron (2013) is 1 year older than Ikaruga (2014).
- Ikaruga scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% positive) than Ultratron (85.6% positive).
- Ikaruga is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Ultratron (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Ultratron is Deck Playable, Ikaruga is Deck Verified.
Ultratron vs Ikaruga — FAQ
- Which is better, Ultratron or Ikaruga?
- On Steam reviews Ikaruga scores higher (95.1% positive) than Ultratron (85.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Ikaruga is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Ultratron or Ikaruga first?
- If you want chronology, Ultratron (2013) came out before Ikaruga (2014). 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 Ultratron and Ikaruga 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.