Choose Boson X
Choose Boson X if it's currently about 62% cheaper on the Steam Store. Boson X launched in 2014.
Boson X vs Impulsion
Boson X and Impulsion 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. Boson X (2014) is 4 years older than Impulsion (2018). Boson X scores higher on Steam reviews (93.7% positive) than Impulsion (84.1% 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 Impulsion
Choose Impulsion if it's the newer release (2018) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Impulsion launched in 2018.
Both Boson X and Impulsion sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Boson X |  Impulsion | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.7% positive (804 reviews) | 84.1% positive (88 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ian MacLarty, Jon Kerney | Driving Force Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Boson X (2014) is 4 years older than Impulsion (2018).
- Boson X scores higher on Steam reviews (93.7% positive) than Impulsion (84.1% positive).
- Boson X is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than Impulsion (4.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Boson X is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Impulsion has no Deck rating yet.
Boson X vs Impulsion — FAQ
- Should I play Boson X or Impulsion first?
- If you want chronology, Boson X (2014) came out before Impulsion (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 Boson X and Impulsion 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.
- Does Boson X run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Boson X is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Impulsion doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.