Choose LUFTRAUSERS
Choose LUFTRAUSERS if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. 2,519 Steam reviews back the pick.
LUFTRAUSERS vs Pulstario
LUFTRAUSERS and Pulstario 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. LUFTRAUSERS (2014) is 5 years older than Pulstario (2019). Pulstario scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than LUFTRAUSERS (91.4% 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 Pulstario
Choose Pulstario if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pulstario launched in 2019.
Both LUFTRAUSERS and Pulstario sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list 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
 LUFTRAUSERS |  Pulstario | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.4% positive (2,519 reviews) | 100% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Vlambeer | Fred Wood |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- LUFTRAUSERS (2014) is 5 years older than Pulstario (2019).
- Pulstario scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than LUFTRAUSERS (91.4% positive).
- Pulstario is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than LUFTRAUSERS (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- LUFTRAUSERS is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Pulstario has no Deck rating yet.
LUFTRAUSERS vs Pulstario — FAQ
- Should I play LUFTRAUSERS or Pulstario first?
- If you want chronology, LUFTRAUSERS (2014) came out before Pulstario (2019). 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 LUFTRAUSERS and Pulstario 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 LUFTRAUSERS run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — LUFTRAUSERS is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Pulstario doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.