Choose Weapons Genius
Choose Weapons Genius if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Weapons Genius launched in 2015.
Weapons Genius vs Abstractanoid
Weapons Genius and Abstractanoid both land in Action, Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Weapons Genius (2015) is 3 years older than Abstractanoid (2018). Abstractanoid scores higher on Steam reviews (64% positive) than Weapons Genius (36.8% 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 Abstractanoid
Choose Abstractanoid if it's the newer release (2018) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Abstractanoid launched in 2018.
Both Weapons Genius and Abstractanoid sit in Action, Indie, and Simulation 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 |  Abstractanoid | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 36.8% positive (87 reviews) | 64% positive (25 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | JDM4iK, Droid Riot | katanadeath, Alien Jellyfish |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Weapons Genius (2015) is 3 years older than Abstractanoid (2018).
- Abstractanoid scores higher on Steam reviews (64% positive) than Weapons Genius (36.8% positive).
- Weapons Genius is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Abstractanoid (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
Weapons Genius vs Abstractanoid — FAQ
- Should I play Weapons Genius or Abstractanoid first?
- If you want chronology, Weapons Genius (2015) came out before Abstractanoid (2018). 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 Abstractanoid similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Simulation 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.