Choose Battleborn
Choose Battleborn if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 2,292 Steam reviews back the pick.
Battleborn vs VEXA
Battleborn and VEXA 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. Battleborn (2016) is 11 years older than VEXA (2027). VEXA is free; Battleborn is paid (Price unknown). 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 VEXA
Choose VEXA if you want an Indie, Free To Play, and Casual game with Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and HDR available. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. VEXA launched in 2027.
Both Battleborn and VEXA sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online 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
 Battleborn |  VEXA | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 65.3% positive (2,292 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Gearbox Software | NERV Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Battleborn (2016) is 11 years older than VEXA (2027).
- VEXA is free; Battleborn is paid (Price unknown).
- Both support cooperative play.
Battleborn vs VEXA — FAQ
- Should I play Battleborn or VEXA first?
- If you want chronology, Battleborn (2016) came out before VEXA (2027). 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 Battleborn and VEXA 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.
- Do both Battleborn and VEXA have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Battleborn ships Online Co-op, Co-op; VEXA ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Is VEXA free?
- Yes — VEXA is a free-to-play Steam title. Battleborn is paid (Price unknown).