Choose LUFTRAUSERS
Choose LUFTRAUSERS if you want a Simulation and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,519 Steam reviews back the pick.
LUFTRAUSERS vs Jet Lancer
LUFTRAUSERS and Jet Lancer 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 6 years older than Jet Lancer (2020). Jet Lancer scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% 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 Jet Lancer
Choose Jet Lancer if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94.1% positive across 692 reviews.
Both LUFTRAUSERS and Jet Lancer 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 |  Jet Lancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.4% positive (2,519 reviews) | 94.1% positive (692 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Vlambeer | Code Wakers |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- LUFTRAUSERS (2014) is 6 years older than Jet Lancer (2020).
- Jet Lancer scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than LUFTRAUSERS (91.4% positive).
- LUFTRAUSERS is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Jet Lancer (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: LUFTRAUSERS is Deck Playable, Jet Lancer is Deck Verified.
LUFTRAUSERS vs Jet Lancer — FAQ
- Which is better, LUFTRAUSERS or Jet Lancer?
- On Steam reviews Jet Lancer scores higher (94.1% positive) than LUFTRAUSERS (91.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Jet Lancer is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play LUFTRAUSERS or Jet Lancer first?
- If you want chronology, LUFTRAUSERS (2014) came out before Jet Lancer (2020). 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 Jet Lancer 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.