Choose Acceleration of SUGURI 2
Choose Acceleration of SUGURI 2 if you want an Indie game with Shared/Split Screen, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP. Acceleration of SUGURI 2 launched in 2018.
Acceleration of SUGURI 2 vs Shmups Skill Test
Acceleration of SUGURI 2 and Shmups Skill Test both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Shmups Skill Test (2016) is 2 years older than Acceleration of SUGURI 2 (2018). Acceleration of SUGURI 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (91.6% positive) than Shmups Skill Test (85.7% 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 Shmups Skill Test
Choose Shmups Skill Test if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shmups Skill Test launched in 2016.
Both Acceleration of SUGURI 2 and Shmups Skill Test sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP, 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
 Acceleration of SUGURI 2 |  Shmups Skill Test | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 2.24 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.6% positive (131 reviews) | 85.7% positive (28 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Orange_Juice | TRIANGLE SERVICE |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Shmups Skill Test (2016) is 2 years older than Acceleration of SUGURI 2 (2018).
- Acceleration of SUGURI 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (91.6% positive) than Shmups Skill Test (85.7% positive).
- Shmups Skill Test is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Acceleration of SUGURI 2 (2.24 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Acceleration of SUGURI 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Shmups Skill Test has no Deck rating yet.
Acceleration of SUGURI 2 vs Shmups Skill Test — FAQ
- Should I play Acceleration of SUGURI 2 or Shmups Skill Test first?
- If you want chronology, Shmups Skill Test (2016) came out before Acceleration of SUGURI 2 (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 Acceleration of SUGURI 2 and Shmups Skill Test similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Acceleration of SUGURI 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Acceleration of SUGURI 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Shmups Skill Test doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.