Choose Space Invaders Extreme
Choose Space Invaders Extreme if it's currently about 62% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Invaders Extreme launched in 2018.
Space Invaders Extreme vs STURMWIND EX
Space Invaders Extreme and STURMWIND 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. Space Invaders Extreme (2018) is 1 year older than STURMWIND EX (2019). Space Invaders Extreme scores higher on Steam reviews (83.1% positive) than STURMWIND EX (79.2% 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 STURMWIND EX
Choose STURMWIND EX if you want an Indie experience. STURMWIND EX launched in 2019.
Both Space Invaders Extreme and STURMWIND EX sit in Action on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Space Invaders Extreme |  STURMWIND EX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.1% positive (154 reviews) | 79.2% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | TAITO CORP. | b-alive, Duranik |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Space Invaders Extreme (2018) is 1 year older than STURMWIND EX (2019).
- Space Invaders Extreme scores higher on Steam reviews (83.1% positive) than STURMWIND EX (79.2% positive).
- Space Invaders Extreme is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than STURMWIND EX (4.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Space Invaders Extreme is Deck Verified, STURMWIND EX is Deck Unsupported.
Space Invaders Extreme vs STURMWIND EX — FAQ
- Should I play Space Invaders Extreme or STURMWIND EX first?
- If you want chronology, Space Invaders Extreme (2018) came out before STURMWIND EX (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 Space Invaders Extreme and STURMWIND 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.