Choose Blasters of the Universe
Choose Blasters of the Universe if you want the SteamVR Collectibles side of the pairing. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Blasters of the Universe launched in 2017.
Blasters of the Universe vs Pangman
Blasters of the Universe and Pangman 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. Blasters of the Universe (2017) is 4 years older than Pangman (2021). Pangman has co-op; Blasters of the Universe 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 Pangman
Choose Pangman if you want an Indie and Casual game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Pangman launched in 2021.
Both Blasters of the Universe and Pangman sit in Action on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, Tracked Controller Support, and VR Only, 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
 Blasters of the Universe |  Pangman | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.1% positive (168 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Secret Location Inc. | Ivanovich Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Blasters of the Universe (2017) is 4 years older than Pangman (2021).
- Pangman has co-op; Blasters of the Universe does not.
Blasters of the Universe vs Pangman — FAQ
- Should I play Blasters of the Universe or Pangman first?
- If you want chronology, Blasters of the Universe (2017) came out before Pangman (2021). 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 Blasters of the Universe and Pangman 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 Blasters of the Universe have multiplayer like Pangman?
- No. Pangman supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Blasters of the Universe is listed as single-player only.