Choose Cursed West
Choose Cursed West if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cursed West launched in 2016.
Cursed West vs X-Force Genesis
Cursed West and X-Force Genesis both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Cursed West (2016) is 5 years older than X-Force Genesis (2021). Cursed West is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than X-Force Genesis (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD). 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 X-Force Genesis
Choose X-Force Genesis if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. X-Force Genesis launched in 2021.
Both Cursed West and X-Force Genesis sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Cursed West |  X-Force Genesis | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65% positive (20 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | GoeX GameS | Cube Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Cursed West (2016) is 5 years older than X-Force Genesis (2021).
- Cursed West is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than X-Force Genesis (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
Cursed West vs X-Force Genesis — FAQ
- Should I play Cursed West or X-Force Genesis first?
- If you want chronology, Cursed West (2016) came out before X-Force Genesis (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 Cursed West and X-Force Genesis similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.