Choose LUFTRAUSERS
Choose LUFTRAUSERS if you want an Action and Simulation experience. 2,519 Steam reviews back the pick.
LUFTRAUSERS vs Meteorite Defense Command
LUFTRAUSERS and Meteorite Defense Command both land in 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. LUFTRAUSERS (2014) is 4 years older than Meteorite Defense Command (2018). Meteorite Defense Command is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than LUFTRAUSERS (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). 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 Meteorite Defense Command
Choose Meteorite Defense Command if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Meteorite Defense Command launched in 2018.
Both LUFTRAUSERS and Meteorite Defense Command sit in 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 |  Meteorite Defense Command | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| 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) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Vlambeer | Digital Software |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- LUFTRAUSERS (2014) is 4 years older than Meteorite Defense Command (2018).
- Meteorite Defense Command is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than LUFTRAUSERS (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- LUFTRAUSERS is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Meteorite Defense Command has no Deck rating yet.
LUFTRAUSERS vs Meteorite Defense Command — FAQ
- Should I play LUFTRAUSERS or Meteorite Defense Command first?
- If you want chronology, LUFTRAUSERS (2014) came out before Meteorite Defense Command (2018). 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 Meteorite Defense Command similar?
- They overlap on 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. Meteorite Defense Command doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.