Choose Evochron Mercenary
Choose Evochron Mercenary if you want an Action game with Multi-player and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Evochron Mercenary launched in 2012.
Evochron Mercenary vs Periapsis: Gravity Slingshot
Evochron Mercenary and Periapsis: Gravity Slingshot both land in Indie, Simulation 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 Indie, Simulation on Steam. Evochron Mercenary (2012) is 14 years older than Periapsis: Gravity Slingshot (2026). Periapsis: Gravity Slingshot scores higher on Steam reviews (87% positive) than Evochron Mercenary (75.4% 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 Periapsis: Gravity Slingshot
Choose Periapsis: Gravity Slingshot if you want a Strategy and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 68% cheaper on the Steam Store. Periapsis: Gravity Slingshot launched in 2026.
Both Evochron Mercenary and Periapsis: Gravity Slingshot sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam, 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
 Evochron Mercenary |  Periapsis: Gravity Slingshot | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.4% positive (342 reviews) | 87% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | StarWraith 3D Games LLC | PcZ Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Evochron Mercenary (2012) is 14 years older than Periapsis: Gravity Slingshot (2026).
- Periapsis: Gravity Slingshot scores higher on Steam reviews (87% positive) than Evochron Mercenary (75.4% positive).
- Periapsis: Gravity Slingshot is currently ~68% cheaper on Steam than Evochron Mercenary (4.79 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Evochron Mercenary has co-op; Periapsis: Gravity Slingshot does not.
Evochron Mercenary vs Periapsis: Gravity Slingshot — FAQ
- Should I play Evochron Mercenary or Periapsis: Gravity Slingshot first?
- If you want chronology, Evochron Mercenary (2012) came out before Periapsis: Gravity Slingshot (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 Evochron Mercenary and Periapsis: Gravity Slingshot similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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 Periapsis: Gravity Slingshot have multiplayer like Evochron Mercenary?
- No. Evochron Mercenary supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while Periapsis: Gravity Slingshot is listed as single-player only.