Choose Epigenesis
Choose Epigenesis if you want a Sports game with Multi-player. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Epigenesis launched in 2014.
Epigenesis vs Impulsion
Epigenesis and Impulsion 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. Epigenesis (2014) is 4 years older than Impulsion (2018). Impulsion scores higher on Steam reviews (84.1% positive) than Epigenesis (67.9% 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 Impulsion
Choose Impulsion if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2018) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Impulsion launched in 2018.
Both Epigenesis and Impulsion 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
 Epigenesis |  Impulsion | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 67.9% positive (583 reviews) | 84.1% positive (88 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dead Shark Triplepunch | Driving Force Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Epigenesis (2014) is 4 years older than Impulsion (2018).
- Impulsion scores higher on Steam reviews (84.1% positive) than Epigenesis (67.9% positive).
- Epigenesis is free; Impulsion is paid (12.99 USD).
Epigenesis vs Impulsion — FAQ
- Should I play Epigenesis or Impulsion first?
- If you want chronology, Epigenesis (2014) came out before Impulsion (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 Epigenesis and Impulsion 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 Impulsion have multiplayer like Epigenesis?
- No. Epigenesis supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Impulsion is listed as single-player only.
- Is Epigenesis free?
- Yes — Epigenesis is a free-to-play Steam title. Impulsion is paid (12.99 USD).