Choose Brute
Choose Brute if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Brute launched in 2017.
Brute vs RedEx
Brute and RedEx both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Brute (2017) is 3 years older than RedEx (2020). Brute scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than RedEx (75.3% 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 RedEx
Choose RedEx if it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. RedEx launched in 2020.
Both Brute and RedEx sit in Action and Indie 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
 Brute |  RedEx | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.3% positive (13 reviews) | 75.3% positive (81 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MGFM | NipoBox, fraimone |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Brute (2017) is 3 years older than RedEx (2020).
- Brute scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than RedEx (75.3% positive).
- Brute is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than RedEx (6.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
Brute vs RedEx — FAQ
- Should I play Brute or RedEx first?
- If you want chronology, Brute (2017) came out before RedEx (2020). 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 Brute and RedEx similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.