Choose Weapons Genius
Choose Weapons Genius if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Weapons Genius launched in 2015.
Weapons Genius vs Blaster Simulator
Weapons Genius and Blaster Simulator both land in Action, Simulation, Casual 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, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Weapons Genius (2015) is 1 year older than Blaster Simulator (2016). Weapons Genius is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Blaster Simulator (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Blaster Simulator
Choose Blaster Simulator if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Blaster Simulator launched in 2016.
Both Weapons Genius and Blaster Simulator sit in Action, Simulation, and Casual on Steam, 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
 Weapons Genius |  Blaster Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 36.8% positive (87 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | JDM4iK, Droid Riot | United Independent Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Weapons Genius (2015) is 1 year older than Blaster Simulator (2016).
- Weapons Genius is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Blaster Simulator (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Blaster Simulator is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Weapons Genius has no Deck rating yet.
Weapons Genius vs Blaster Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Weapons Genius or Blaster Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Weapons Genius (2015) came out before Blaster Simulator (2016). 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 Weapons Genius and Blaster Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Action, Simulation, Casual 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.