Choose Gunslinger Nova
Choose Gunslinger Nova if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gunslinger Nova launched in 2023.
Gunslinger Nova vs Palpus X Annihilation
Gunslinger Nova and Palpus X Annihilation 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. Gunslinger Nova (2023) is 3 years older than Palpus X Annihilation (2026). Gunslinger Nova is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Palpus X Annihilation (1.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD). 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 Palpus X Annihilation
Choose Palpus X Annihilation if you want an Indie and RPG game with Custom Volume Controls and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Palpus X Annihilation launched in 2026.
Both Gunslinger Nova and Palpus X Annihilation sit in Action 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
 Gunslinger Nova |  Palpus X Annihilation | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 95.5% positive (44 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | instasiv | Sebastian Vargek (Meister Palpus) |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Gunslinger Nova (2023) is 3 years older than Palpus X Annihilation (2026).
- Gunslinger Nova is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Palpus X Annihilation (1.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Palpus X Annihilation is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Gunslinger Nova has no Deck rating yet.
Gunslinger Nova vs Palpus X Annihilation — FAQ
- Should I play Gunslinger Nova or Palpus X Annihilation first?
- If you want chronology, Gunslinger Nova (2023) came out before Palpus X Annihilation (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 Gunslinger Nova and Palpus X Annihilation 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.