Choose Vanquish
Choose Vanquish if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. 3,926 Steam reviews back the pick.
Vanquish vs BLAST-AXIS
Vanquish and BLAST-AXIS 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. Vanquish (2017) is 2 years older than BLAST-AXIS (2019). BLAST-AXIS scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Vanquish (89.9% 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 BLAST-AXIS
Choose BLAST-AXIS if you want an Indie experience. BLAST-AXIS launched in 2019.
Both Vanquish and BLAST-AXIS sit in Action 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
 Vanquish |  BLAST-AXIS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 20.00 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.9% positive (3,926 reviews) | 100% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | PlatinumGames, Little Stone Software | MAX Softworks |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Vanquish (2017) is 2 years older than BLAST-AXIS (2019).
- BLAST-AXIS scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Vanquish (89.9% positive).
- Vanquish is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than BLAST-AXIS (5.99 USD vs. 20.00 USD).
- Vanquish is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; BLAST-AXIS has no Deck rating yet.
Vanquish vs BLAST-AXIS — FAQ
- Should I play Vanquish or BLAST-AXIS first?
- If you want chronology, Vanquish (2017) came out before BLAST-AXIS (2019). 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 Vanquish and BLAST-AXIS 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 Vanquish run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Vanquish is rated Deck Verified by Valve. BLAST-AXIS doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.