Choose LUFTRAUSERS
Choose LUFTRAUSERS if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. 2,519 Steam reviews back the pick.
LUFTRAUSERS vs Rheum
LUFTRAUSERS and Rheum 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 4 years older than Rheum (2018). LUFTRAUSERS scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than Rheum (85.7% 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 Rheum
Choose Rheum if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rheum launched in 2018.
Both LUFTRAUSERS and Rheum sit in Action and Indie 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 |  Rheum | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.4% positive (2,519 reviews) | 85.7% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Vlambeer | SpaceMyFriend |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- LUFTRAUSERS (2014) is 4 years older than Rheum (2018).
- LUFTRAUSERS scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than Rheum (85.7% positive).
- Rheum is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than LUFTRAUSERS (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- LUFTRAUSERS is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Rheum has no Deck rating yet.
LUFTRAUSERS vs Rheum — FAQ
- Should I play LUFTRAUSERS or Rheum first?
- If you want chronology, LUFTRAUSERS (2014) came out before Rheum (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 Rheum 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. Rheum doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.