Choose Tower of Guns
Choose Tower of Guns if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Tower of Guns launched in 2014.
Tower of Guns vs Pixelpunk XL
Tower of Guns and Pixelpunk XL 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. Tower of Guns (2014) is 4 years older than Pixelpunk XL (2018). Tower of Guns scores higher on Steam reviews (87.5% positive) than Pixelpunk XL (69% 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 Pixelpunk XL
Choose Pixelpunk XL if it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pixelpunk XL launched in 2018.
Both Tower of Guns and Pixelpunk XL 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
 Tower of Guns |  Pixelpunk XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.5% positive (447 reviews) | 69% positive (29 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Terrible Posture Games | Mykhail Konokh |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Tower of Guns (2014) is 4 years older than Pixelpunk XL (2018).
- Tower of Guns scores higher on Steam reviews (87.5% positive) than Pixelpunk XL (69% positive).
- Pixelpunk XL is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Tower of Guns (3.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Tower of Guns vs Pixelpunk XL — FAQ
- Should I play Tower of Guns or Pixelpunk XL first?
- If you want chronology, Tower of Guns (2014) came out before Pixelpunk XL (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 Tower of Guns and Pixelpunk XL 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.