Choose Ikaruga
Choose Ikaruga if you want the Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,193 Steam reviews back the pick.
Ikaruga vs Galaxy Bricks
Ikaruga and Galaxy Bricks 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. Ikaruga (2014) is 9 years older than Galaxy Bricks (2023). Galaxy Bricks scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Ikaruga (95.1% 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 Galaxy Bricks
Choose Galaxy Bricks if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. Galaxy Bricks launched in 2023.
Both Ikaruga and Galaxy Bricks sit in Action and Indie 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
 Ikaruga |  Galaxy Bricks | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.1% positive (1,193 reviews) | 100% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | TREASURE | Emerald Knight Interactive LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Ikaruga (2014) is 9 years older than Galaxy Bricks (2023).
- Galaxy Bricks scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Ikaruga (95.1% positive).
- Galaxy Bricks is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Ikaruga (4.49 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Ikaruga is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Galaxy Bricks has no Deck rating yet.
Ikaruga vs Galaxy Bricks — FAQ
- Should I play Ikaruga or Galaxy Bricks first?
- If you want chronology, Ikaruga (2014) came out before Galaxy Bricks (2023). 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 Ikaruga and Galaxy Bricks 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 Galaxy Bricks have multiplayer like Ikaruga?
- No. Ikaruga supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Galaxy Bricks is listed as single-player only.
- Does Ikaruga run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ikaruga is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Galaxy Bricks doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.