Choose LUFTRAUSERS
Choose LUFTRAUSERS if you want a Simulation experience. 2,519 Steam reviews back the pick.
LUFTRAUSERS vs SPINGUN
LUFTRAUSERS and SPINGUN 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 2 years older than SPINGUN (2016). LUFTRAUSERS scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than SPINGUN (84.5% 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 SPINGUN
Choose SPINGUN if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. SPINGUN launched in 2016.
Both LUFTRAUSERS and SPINGUN 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 |  SPINGUN | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.4% positive (2,519 reviews) | 84.5% positive (58 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Vlambeer | Fermenter Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- LUFTRAUSERS (2014) is 2 years older than SPINGUN (2016).
- LUFTRAUSERS scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than SPINGUN (84.5% positive).
- SPINGUN is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than LUFTRAUSERS (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- LUFTRAUSERS is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; SPINGUN has no Deck rating yet.
LUFTRAUSERS vs SPINGUN — FAQ
- Should I play LUFTRAUSERS or SPINGUN first?
- If you want chronology, LUFTRAUSERS (2014) came out before SPINGUN (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 SPINGUN 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.
- Does LUFTRAUSERS run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — LUFTRAUSERS is rated Deck Playable by Valve. SPINGUN doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.