Choose Lunar Drifter
Choose Lunar Drifter if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Lunar Drifter launched in 2026.
Lunar Drifter vs Daisen
Lunar Drifter and Daisen 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. Daisen (2025) is 1 year older than Lunar Drifter (2026). Lunar Drifter has co-op; Daisen 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 Daisen
Choose Daisen if you want an Adventure and Early Access game with Custom Volume Controls, Surround Sound, and Adjustable Difficulty. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Daisen launched in 2025.
Both Lunar Drifter and Daisen sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards and Stereo Sound, 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
 Lunar Drifter |  Daisen | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 5.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 100% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | RoseHoodGames | LOYAL Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Daisen (2025) is 1 year older than Lunar Drifter (2026).
- Lunar Drifter has co-op; Daisen does not.
Lunar Drifter vs Daisen — FAQ
- Should I play Lunar Drifter or Daisen first?
- If you want chronology, Daisen (2025) came out before Lunar Drifter (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 Lunar Drifter and Daisen 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 Daisen have multiplayer like Lunar Drifter?
- No. Lunar Drifter supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while Daisen is listed as single-player only.