Choose Volgarr the Viking
Choose Volgarr the Viking if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,036 Steam reviews back the pick.
Volgarr the Viking vs Jet Gunner
Volgarr the Viking and Jet Gunner both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Volgarr the Viking (2013) is 1 year older than Jet Gunner (2014). Volgarr the Viking scores higher on Steam reviews (83.2% positive) than Jet Gunner (72.2% 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 Gunner
Choose Jet Gunner if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Jet Gunner launched in 2014.
Both Volgarr the Viking and Jet Gunner sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Volgarr the Viking |  Jet Gunner | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2014 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.2% positive (1,036 reviews) | 72.2% positive (79 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Crazy Viking Studios | Sinclair Strange |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Volgarr the Viking (2013) is 1 year older than Jet Gunner (2014).
- Volgarr the Viking scores higher on Steam reviews (83.2% positive) than Jet Gunner (72.2% positive).
- Jet Gunner is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Volgarr the Viking (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Volgarr the Viking vs Jet Gunner — FAQ
- Should I play Volgarr the Viking or Jet Gunner first?
- If you want chronology, Volgarr the Viking (2013) came out before Jet Gunner (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 Volgarr the Viking and Jet Gunner similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.