Choose Mass Exodus Redux
Choose Mass Exodus Redux if you want the Tracked Controller Support and VR Only side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mass Exodus Redux launched in 2017.
Mass Exodus Redux vs Alien League
Mass Exodus Redux and Alien League both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Mass Exodus Redux (2017) is 2 years older than Alien League (2019). Mass Exodus Redux is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Alien League (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Alien League
Choose Alien League if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Alien League launched in 2019.
Both Mass Exodus Redux and Alien League sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Mass Exodus Redux |  Alien League | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.3% positive (249 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Altaire | Kraken Ink. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Mass Exodus Redux (2017) is 2 years older than Alien League (2019).
- Mass Exodus Redux is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Alien League (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Mass Exodus Redux is Deck Unsupported, Alien League is Deck Verified.
Mass Exodus Redux vs Alien League — FAQ
- Should I play Mass Exodus Redux or Alien League first?
- If you want chronology, Mass Exodus Redux (2017) came out before Alien League (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 Mass Exodus Redux and Alien League similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.
- Do both Mass Exodus Redux and Alien League have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Mass Exodus Redux ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Alien League ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.