Choose Pixel Galaxy
Choose Pixel Galaxy if it's currently about 32% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pixel Galaxy launched in 2015.
Pixel Galaxy vs Red Zirion
Pixel Galaxy and Red Zirion 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. Pixel Galaxy (2015) is 5 years older than Red Zirion (2020). Pixel Galaxy is currently ~32% cheaper on Steam than Red Zirion (1.01 USD vs. 1.49 USD). 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 Red Zirion
Choose Red Zirion if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Red Zirion launched in 2020.
Both Pixel Galaxy and Red Zirion sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen, 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
 Pixel Galaxy |  Red Zirion | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 1.01 USD | 1.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.2% positive (53 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Serenity Forge | Sinned Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Pixel Galaxy (2015) is 5 years older than Red Zirion (2020).
- Pixel Galaxy is currently ~32% cheaper on Steam than Red Zirion (1.01 USD vs. 1.49 USD).
- Red Zirion has co-op; Pixel Galaxy does not.
- Pixel Galaxy is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Red Zirion has no Deck rating yet.
Pixel Galaxy vs Red Zirion — FAQ
- Should I play Pixel Galaxy or Red Zirion first?
- If you want chronology, Pixel Galaxy (2015) came out before Red Zirion (2020). 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 Pixel Galaxy and Red Zirion 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 Pixel Galaxy run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Pixel Galaxy is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Red Zirion doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.