Choose Ion Fury
Choose Ion Fury if you want the Keyboard Only Option and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. 4,339 Steam reviews back the pick.
Ion Fury vs Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence
Ion Fury and Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence 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. Ion Fury (2019) is 7 years older than Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence (2026). Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Ion Fury (2.99 USD vs. 24.99 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 Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence
Choose Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence launched in 2026.
Both Ion Fury and Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 Ion Fury |  Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.7% positive (4,339 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Voidpoint, LLC | PMH Productions |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Ion Fury (2019) is 7 years older than Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence (2026).
- Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Ion Fury (2.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Ion Fury is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence has no Deck rating yet.
Ion Fury vs Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence — FAQ
- Should I play Ion Fury or Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence first?
- If you want chronology, Ion Fury (2019) came out before Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence (2026). 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 Ion Fury and Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence 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 Ion Fury run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ion Fury is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.