Choose PERKS
Choose PERKS if you want a Strategy and Indie game with Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Steam Input API Support. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. PERKS launched in 2027.
PERKS vs Explosive Exchange
PERKS and Explosive Exchange both land in Action, 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, Casual on Steam. Explosive Exchange (2026) is 1 year older than PERKS (2027). PERKS has co-op; Explosive Exchange does not. 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 Explosive Exchange
Choose Explosive Exchange if you want the Gamepad Recommended side of the pairing. Explosive Exchange launched in 2026.
Both PERKS and Explosive Exchange sit in Action and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online 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
 PERKS |  Explosive Exchange | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual | Action, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Twirty | Very Serious Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Casual on Steam.
- Explosive Exchange (2026) is 1 year older than PERKS (2027).
- PERKS has co-op; Explosive Exchange does not.
PERKS vs Explosive Exchange — FAQ
- Should I play PERKS or Explosive Exchange first?
- If you want chronology, Explosive Exchange (2026) came out before PERKS (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 PERKS and Explosive Exchange similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.