Choose Lode Runner Legacy
Choose Lode Runner Legacy if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lode Runner Legacy launched in 2017.
Lode Runner Legacy vs R-Type Dimensions EX
Lode Runner Legacy and R-Type Dimensions EX 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. Lode Runner Legacy (2017) is 1 year older than R-Type Dimensions EX (2018). R-Type Dimensions EX scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than Lode Runner Legacy (79.5% positive). 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 R-Type Dimensions EX
Choose R-Type Dimensions EX if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. R-Type Dimensions EX launched in 2018.
Both Lode Runner Legacy and R-Type Dimensions EX sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Lode Runner Legacy |  R-Type Dimensions EX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Casual | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.5% positive (83 reviews) | 87.2% positive (149 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Tozai Games, Inc., O-TWO inc., ESQUADRA,inc. | Tozai Games, Inc., ESQUADRA,inc. |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Lode Runner Legacy (2017) is 1 year older than R-Type Dimensions EX (2018).
- R-Type Dimensions EX scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than Lode Runner Legacy (79.5% positive).
- Lode Runner Legacy is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than R-Type Dimensions EX (11.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Lode Runner Legacy is Deck Playable, R-Type Dimensions EX is Deck Verified.
Lode Runner Legacy vs R-Type Dimensions EX — FAQ
- Should I play Lode Runner Legacy or R-Type Dimensions EX first?
- If you want chronology, Lode Runner Legacy (2017) came out before R-Type Dimensions EX (2018). 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 Lode Runner Legacy and R-Type Dimensions EX 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 Lode Runner Legacy and R-Type Dimensions EX have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Lode Runner Legacy ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; R-Type Dimensions EX ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.