Choose Syder Arcade
Choose Syder Arcade if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Syder Arcade launched in 2013.
Syder Arcade vs R-Type Dimensions EX
Syder Arcade and R-Type Dimensions EX both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Syder Arcade (2013) is 5 years older than R-Type Dimensions EX (2018). R-Type Dimensions EX scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than Syder Arcade (85.1% 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 R-Type Dimensions EX
Choose R-Type Dimensions EX if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 87.2% positive across 149 reviews.
Both Syder Arcade and R-Type Dimensions EX sit in Action 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
 Syder Arcade |  R-Type Dimensions EX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.1% positive (268 reviews) | 87.2% positive (149 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Studio Evil | Tozai Games, Inc., ESQUADRA,inc. |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Syder Arcade (2013) is 5 years older than R-Type Dimensions EX (2018).
- R-Type Dimensions EX scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than Syder Arcade (85.1% positive).
- Syder Arcade is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than R-Type Dimensions EX (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- R-Type Dimensions EX has co-op; Syder Arcade does not.
- Steam Deck: Syder Arcade is Deck Playable, R-Type Dimensions EX is Deck Verified.
Syder Arcade vs R-Type Dimensions EX — FAQ
- Which is better, Syder Arcade or R-Type Dimensions EX?
- On Steam reviews R-Type Dimensions EX scores higher (87.2% positive) than Syder Arcade (85.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, R-Type Dimensions EX is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Syder Arcade or R-Type Dimensions EX first?
- If you want chronology, Syder Arcade (2013) came out before R-Type Dimensions EX (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 Syder Arcade and R-Type Dimensions EX similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Syder Arcade have multiplayer like R-Type Dimensions EX?
- No. R-Type Dimensions EX supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Syder Arcade is listed as single-player only.