Choose LUFTRAUSERS
Choose LUFTRAUSERS if you want a Simulation and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. 2,519 Steam reviews back the pick.
LUFTRAUSERS vs Rocking Pilot
LUFTRAUSERS and Rocking Pilot 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 3 years older than Rocking Pilot (2017). Rocking Pilot scores higher on Steam reviews (95% 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 Rocking Pilot
Choose Rocking Pilot if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rocking Pilot launched in 2017.
Both LUFTRAUSERS and Rocking Pilot 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 |  Rocking Pilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.4% positive (2,519 reviews) | 95% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Vlambeer | Gungrounds, Mad Head Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- LUFTRAUSERS (2014) is 3 years older than Rocking Pilot (2017).
- Rocking Pilot scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than LUFTRAUSERS (91.4% positive).
- Rocking Pilot is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than LUFTRAUSERS (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- LUFTRAUSERS is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Rocking Pilot has no Deck rating yet.
LUFTRAUSERS vs Rocking Pilot — FAQ
- Should I play LUFTRAUSERS or Rocking Pilot first?
- If you want chronology, LUFTRAUSERS (2014) came out before Rocking Pilot (2017). 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 Rocking Pilot 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. Rocking Pilot doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.