Choose LUFTRAUSERS
Choose LUFTRAUSERS if you want an Indie, Simulation, and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 23% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,519 Steam reviews back the pick.
LUFTRAUSERS vs Contract Rush DX
LUFTRAUSERS and Contract Rush DX 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. LUFTRAUSERS (2014) is 11 years older than Contract Rush DX (2025). Contract Rush DX scores higher on Steam reviews (99.5% 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 Contract Rush DX
Choose Contract Rush DX if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 99.5% positive across 186 reviews.
Both LUFTRAUSERS and Contract Rush DX 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
 LUFTRAUSERS |  Contract Rush DX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.4% positive (2,519 reviews) | 99.5% positive (186 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Vlambeer | Figburn, Melon |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- LUFTRAUSERS (2014) is 11 years older than Contract Rush DX (2025).
- Contract Rush DX scores higher on Steam reviews (99.5% positive) than LUFTRAUSERS (91.4% positive).
- LUFTRAUSERS is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than Contract Rush DX (9.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: LUFTRAUSERS is Deck Playable, Contract Rush DX is Deck Verified.
LUFTRAUSERS vs Contract Rush DX — FAQ
- Which is better, LUFTRAUSERS or Contract Rush DX?
- On Steam reviews Contract Rush DX scores higher (99.5% positive) than LUFTRAUSERS (91.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Contract Rush DX is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play LUFTRAUSERS or Contract Rush DX first?
- If you want chronology, LUFTRAUSERS (2014) came out before Contract Rush DX (2025). 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 Contract Rush DX 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.