Choose FLASH OF THE BLADE X
Choose FLASH OF THE BLADE X if you want an Indie experience. FLASH OF THE BLADE X launched in 2024.
FLASH OF THE BLADE X vs Skarab
FLASH OF THE BLADE X and Skarab 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. FLASH OF THE BLADE X (2024) is 1 year older than Skarab (2025). FLASH OF THE BLADE X scores higher on Steam reviews (93.7% positive) than Skarab (91.4% 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 Skarab
Choose Skarab if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Skarab launched in 2025.
Both FLASH OF THE BLADE X and Skarab sit in Action 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
 FLASH OF THE BLADE X |  Skarab | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.7% positive (79 reviews) | 91.4% positive (35 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DOSMan Games | DOSMan Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- FLASH OF THE BLADE X (2024) is 1 year older than Skarab (2025).
- FLASH OF THE BLADE X scores higher on Steam reviews (93.7% positive) than Skarab (91.4% positive).
- Skarab is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than FLASH OF THE BLADE X (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
FLASH OF THE BLADE X vs Skarab — FAQ
- Should I play FLASH OF THE BLADE X or Skarab first?
- If you want chronology, FLASH OF THE BLADE X (2024) came out before Skarab (2025). 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 FLASH OF THE BLADE X and Skarab 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.