Choose Lazer Cops
Choose Lazer Cops if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Lazer Cops launched in 2017.
Lazer Cops vs DEFLEKT
Lazer Cops and DEFLEKT 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. Lazer Cops (2017) is 9 years older than DEFLEKT (2026). Lazer Cops is free; DEFLEKT is paid (Price unknown). 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 DEFLEKT
Choose DEFLEKT if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. DEFLEKT launched in 2026.
Both Lazer Cops and DEFLEKT sit in Action and Indie 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
 Lazer Cops |  DEFLEKT | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 88.2% positive (17 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Foolish Mortals Games, Michael Long | Mayd-It Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Lazer Cops (2017) is 9 years older than DEFLEKT (2026).
- Lazer Cops is free; DEFLEKT is paid (Price unknown).
- Both support cooperative play.
Lazer Cops vs DEFLEKT — FAQ
- Should I play Lazer Cops or DEFLEKT first?
- If you want chronology, Lazer Cops (2017) came out before DEFLEKT (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 Lazer Cops and DEFLEKT 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.
- Do both Lazer Cops and DEFLEKT have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Lazer Cops ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; DEFLEKT ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Lazer Cops free?
- Yes — Lazer Cops is a free-to-play Steam title. DEFLEKT is paid (Price unknown).