Choose Arkshot
Choose Arkshot if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Arkshot launched in 2016.
Arkshot vs Turbo Overkill
Arkshot and Turbo Overkill 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. Arkshot (2016) is 7 years older than Turbo Overkill (2023). Turbo Overkill scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Arkshot (74.4% 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 Turbo Overkill
Choose Turbo Overkill if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 4,372 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Arkshot and Turbo Overkill 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
 Arkshot |  Turbo Overkill | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.4% positive (43 reviews) | 95.2% positive (4,372 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Code Avarice | Trigger Happy Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Arkshot (2016) is 7 years older than Turbo Overkill (2023).
- Turbo Overkill scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Arkshot (74.4% positive).
- Arkshot is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Turbo Overkill (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Turbo Overkill is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Arkshot has no Deck rating yet.
Arkshot vs Turbo Overkill — FAQ
- Should I play Arkshot or Turbo Overkill first?
- If you want chronology, Arkshot (2016) came out before Turbo Overkill (2023). 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 Arkshot and Turbo Overkill 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.
- Does Turbo Overkill have multiplayer like Arkshot?
- No. Arkshot supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Turbo Overkill is listed as single-player only.