Choose Pulstar
Choose Pulstar if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Pulstar launched in 2014.
Pulstar vs Xatrom Command
Pulstar and Xatrom Command 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. Pulstar (2014) is 10 years older than Xatrom Command (2024). Xatrom Command has co-op; Pulstar does not. 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 Xatrom Command
Choose Xatrom Command if you want a Casual game with Shared/Split Screen Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Xatrom Command launched in 2024.
Both Pulstar and Xatrom Command sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen, 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
 Pulstar |  Xatrom Command | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 67.4% positive (46 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Concave Studio, Colorful Media, Emagica | 9Ratones, LEAF TEAM GAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Pulstar (2014) is 10 years older than Xatrom Command (2024).
- Xatrom Command has co-op; Pulstar does not.
Pulstar vs Xatrom Command — FAQ
- Should I play Pulstar or Xatrom Command first?
- If you want chronology, Pulstar (2014) came out before Xatrom Command (2024). 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 Pulstar and Xatrom Command 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.