Choose Ultratron
Choose Ultratron if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ultratron launched in 2013.
Ultratron vs CometStriker DX
Ultratron and CometStriker DX 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 5 years older than CometStriker DX (2018). CometStriker DX scores higher on Steam reviews (100% 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 CometStriker DX
Choose CometStriker DX if you want the Shared/Split Screen Co-op and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2018) and ships with the modern feature baseline. CometStriker DX launched in 2018.
Both Ultratron and CometStriker DX 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 |  CometStriker DX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.6% positive (320 reviews) | 100% positive (42 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Puppygames | Iced Lizard Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Ultratron (2013) is 5 years older than CometStriker DX (2018).
- CometStriker DX scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Ultratron (85.6% positive).
- Ultratron is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than CometStriker DX (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- CometStriker DX has co-op; Ultratron does not.
- Ultratron is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; CometStriker DX has no Deck rating yet.
Ultratron vs CometStriker DX — FAQ
- Should I play Ultratron or CometStriker DX first?
- If you want chronology, Ultratron (2013) came out before CometStriker DX (2018). 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 CometStriker DX 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.
- Does Ultratron run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ultratron is rated Deck Playable by Valve. CometStriker DX doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.