Parcel vs Laser Burst
Parcel and Laser Burst both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Parcel (2015) is 6 years older than Laser Burst (2021). Laser Burst is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Parcel (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Parcel |  Laser Burst | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.1% positive (82 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Polar Bunny Ltd | Never Mind Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Parcel (2015) is 6 years older than Laser Burst (2021).
- Laser Burst is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Parcel (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Parcel vs Laser Burst — FAQ
- Should I play Parcel or Laser Burst first?
- If you want chronology, Parcel (2015) came out before Laser Burst (2021). 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 Parcel and Laser Burst similar?
- They overlap on 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 Laser Burst have multiplayer like Parcel?
- No. Parcel supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Laser Burst is listed as single-player only.