Choose GRADIUS ORIGINS
Choose GRADIUS ORIGINS if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. GRADIUS ORIGINS launched in 2025.
GRADIUS ORIGINS vs Earthion
GRADIUS ORIGINS and Earthion 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. Both released in 2025. Earthion scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than GRADIUS ORIGINS (94.9% 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 Earthion
Choose Earthion if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Earthion launched in 2025.
Both GRADIUS ORIGINS and Earthion 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
 GRADIUS ORIGINS |  Earthion | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 23.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.9% positive (99 reviews) | 96.9% positive (295 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | KONAMI, M2 Co.,LTD | Ancient Corporation, Bitwave Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Both released in 2025.
- Earthion scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than GRADIUS ORIGINS (94.9% positive).
- Earthion is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than GRADIUS ORIGINS (19.99 USD vs. 23.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
GRADIUS ORIGINS vs Earthion — FAQ
- Are GRADIUS ORIGINS and Earthion 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 Earthion have multiplayer like GRADIUS ORIGINS?
- No. GRADIUS ORIGINS supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Earthion is listed as single-player only.
- Do GRADIUS ORIGINS and Earthion both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.