Choose 1993 Space Machine
Choose 1993 Space Machine if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1993 Space Machine launched in 2016.
1993 Space Machine vs Vortex Attack EX
1993 Space Machine and Vortex Attack EX 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. 1993 Space Machine (2016) is 3 years older than Vortex Attack EX (2019). Vortex Attack EX scores higher on Steam reviews (81.8% positive) than 1993 Space Machine (79.4% 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 Vortex Attack EX
Choose Vortex Attack EX if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's the newer release (2019) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Vortex Attack EX launched in 2019.
Both 1993 Space Machine and Vortex Attack EX sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 1993 Space Machine |  Vortex Attack EX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.4% positive (68 reviews) | 81.8% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Exceed, Aurora Punks | KaleidoGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- 1993 Space Machine (2016) is 3 years older than Vortex Attack EX (2019).
- Vortex Attack EX scores higher on Steam reviews (81.8% positive) than 1993 Space Machine (79.4% positive).
- Vortex Attack EX is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than 1993 Space Machine (9.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- 1993 Space Machine is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Vortex Attack EX has no Deck rating yet.
1993 Space Machine vs Vortex Attack EX — FAQ
- Should I play 1993 Space Machine or Vortex Attack EX first?
- If you want chronology, 1993 Space Machine (2016) came out before Vortex Attack EX (2019). 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 1993 Space Machine and Vortex Attack EX 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.
- Do both 1993 Space Machine and Vortex Attack EX have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: 1993 Space Machine ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Vortex Attack EX ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does 1993 Space Machine run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — 1993 Space Machine is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Vortex Attack EX doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.