Choose GRADIUS ORIGINS
Choose GRADIUS ORIGINS if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. GRADIUS ORIGINS launched in 2025.
GRADIUS ORIGINS vs GANA FORCE
GRADIUS ORIGINS and GANA FORCE 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. GRADIUS ORIGINS (2025) is 1 year older than GANA FORCE (2026). GRADIUS ORIGINS is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; GANA FORCE has no Deck rating yet. 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 GANA FORCE
Choose GANA FORCE if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. GANA FORCE launched in 2026.
Both GRADIUS ORIGINS and GANA FORCE 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 |  GANA FORCE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 23.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 94.9% positive (99 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | KONAMI, M2 Co.,LTD | Liao Kai, LKK GAME |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- GRADIUS ORIGINS (2025) is 1 year older than GANA FORCE (2026).
- GRADIUS ORIGINS is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; GANA FORCE has no Deck rating yet.
GRADIUS ORIGINS vs GANA FORCE — FAQ
- Should I play GRADIUS ORIGINS or GANA FORCE first?
- If you want chronology, GRADIUS ORIGINS (2025) came out before GANA FORCE (2026). 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 GRADIUS ORIGINS and GANA FORCE 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 GANA FORCE have multiplayer like GRADIUS ORIGINS?
- No. GRADIUS ORIGINS supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while GANA FORCE is listed as single-player only.
- Does GRADIUS ORIGINS run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — GRADIUS ORIGINS is rated Deck Verified by Valve. GANA FORCE doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.