Choose Shoot 1UP DX
Choose Shoot 1UP DX if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shoot 1UP DX launched in 2015.
Shoot 1UP DX vs Space Dragons
Shoot 1UP DX and Space Dragons 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. Shoot 1UP DX (2015) is 10 years older than Space Dragons (2025). Shoot 1UP DX scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% positive) than Space Dragons (81% 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 Space Dragons
Choose Space Dragons if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Space Dragons launched in 2025.
Both Shoot 1UP DX and Space Dragons sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and 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
 Shoot 1UP DX |  Space Dragons | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.9% positive (73 reviews) | 81% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Mommy's Best Games | TEAM Black Hat Robot |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Shoot 1UP DX (2015) is 10 years older than Space Dragons (2025).
- Shoot 1UP DX scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% positive) than Space Dragons (81% positive).
- Shoot 1UP DX is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Space Dragons (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Shoot 1UP DX vs Space Dragons — FAQ
- Should I play Shoot 1UP DX or Space Dragons first?
- If you want chronology, Shoot 1UP DX (2015) came out before Space Dragons (2025). 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 Shoot 1UP DX and Space Dragons 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 Shoot 1UP DX and Space Dragons have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Shoot 1UP DX ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Space Dragons ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.