Choose LUFTRAUSERS
Choose LUFTRAUSERS if you want a Simulation experience. 2,519 Steam reviews back the pick.
LUFTRAUSERS vs Downwell
LUFTRAUSERS and Downwell both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. LUFTRAUSERS (2014) is 1 year older than Downwell (2015). Downwell scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% 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 Downwell
Choose Downwell if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.9% positive across 5,174 reviews.
Both LUFTRAUSERS and Downwell sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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 |  Downwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.4% positive (2,519 reviews) | 96.9% positive (5,174 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Vlambeer | Moppin |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- LUFTRAUSERS (2014) is 1 year older than Downwell (2015).
- Downwell scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than LUFTRAUSERS (91.4% positive).
- Downwell is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than LUFTRAUSERS (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: LUFTRAUSERS is Deck Playable, Downwell is Deck Verified.
LUFTRAUSERS vs Downwell — FAQ
- Which is better, LUFTRAUSERS or Downwell?
- On Steam reviews Downwell scores higher (96.9% positive) than LUFTRAUSERS (91.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Downwell 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 Downwell first?
- If you want chronology, LUFTRAUSERS (2014) came out before Downwell (2015). 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 Downwell similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.