Choose 140
Choose 140 if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,292 Steam reviews back the pick.
140 vs BeatBlasters III
140 and BeatBlasters III 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. 140 (2013) is 1 year older than BeatBlasters III (2014). 140 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than BeatBlasters III (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 BeatBlasters III
Choose BeatBlasters III if it matches what drew you to this matchup. BeatBlasters III launched in 2014.
Both 140 and BeatBlasters III 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
 140 |  BeatBlasters III | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2014 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95% positive (1,292 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Carlsen Games | Chainsawesome Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- 140 (2013) is 1 year older than BeatBlasters III (2014).
- 140 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than BeatBlasters III (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- 140 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; BeatBlasters III has no Deck rating yet.
140 vs BeatBlasters III — FAQ
- Should I play 140 or BeatBlasters III first?
- If you want chronology, 140 (2013) came out before BeatBlasters III (2014). 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 140 and BeatBlasters III 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 140 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — 140 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. BeatBlasters III doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.