Choose LUFTRAUSERS
Choose LUFTRAUSERS if you want a Simulation and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. 2,519 Steam reviews back the pick.
LUFTRAUSERS vs Close Order
LUFTRAUSERS and Close Order 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 2 years older than Close Order (2016). LUFTRAUSERS scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than Close Order (58.8% 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 Close Order
Choose Close Order if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Close Order launched in 2016.
Both LUFTRAUSERS and Close Order sit in Action and Indie 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 |  Close Order | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.4% positive (2,519 reviews) | 58.8% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Vlambeer | Raconteur Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- LUFTRAUSERS (2014) is 2 years older than Close Order (2016).
- LUFTRAUSERS scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than Close Order (58.8% positive).
- Close Order is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than LUFTRAUSERS (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- LUFTRAUSERS is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Close Order has no Deck rating yet.
LUFTRAUSERS vs Close Order — FAQ
- Should I play LUFTRAUSERS or Close Order first?
- If you want chronology, LUFTRAUSERS (2014) came out before Close Order (2016). 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 Close Order 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. Close Order doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.