Choose Hoverloop
Choose Hoverloop if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Hoverloop launched in 2018.
Hoverloop vs Space Wackos
Hoverloop and Space Wackos 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. Hoverloop (2018) is 6 years older than Space Wackos (2024). Hoverloop is free; Space Wackos is paid (11.99 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 Space Wackos
Choose Space Wackos if you want a Strategy, Free To Play, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Space Wackos launched in 2024.
Both Hoverloop and Space Wackos sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online 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
 Hoverloop |  Space Wackos | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Strategy, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76% positive (25 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Not A Company | Nelson Peralta |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Hoverloop (2018) is 6 years older than Space Wackos (2024).
- Hoverloop is free; Space Wackos is paid (11.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Hoverloop vs Space Wackos — FAQ
- Should I play Hoverloop or Space Wackos first?
- If you want chronology, Hoverloop (2018) came out before Space Wackos (2024). 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 Hoverloop and Space Wackos 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.
- Do both Hoverloop and Space Wackos have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Hoverloop ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Space Wackos ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Is Hoverloop free?
- Yes — Hoverloop is a free-to-play Steam title. Space Wackos is paid (11.99 USD).