Choose Jets'n'Guns 2
Choose Jets'n'Guns 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Jets'n'Guns 2 launched in 2020.
Jets'n'Guns 2 vs Vortex Attack EX
Jets'n'Guns 2 and Vortex Attack EX 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. Vortex Attack EX (2019) is 1 year older than Jets'n'Guns 2 (2020). Jets'n'Guns 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (90.4% positive) than Vortex Attack EX (81.8% 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 Vortex Attack EX
Choose Vortex Attack EX if you want a Casual game with Shared/Split Screen. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Vortex Attack EX launched in 2019.
Both Jets'n'Guns 2 and Vortex Attack EX sit in Action and Indie 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
 Jets'n'Guns 2 |  Vortex Attack EX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.4% positive (659 reviews) | 81.8% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Rake in Grass | KaleidoGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Vortex Attack EX (2019) is 1 year older than Jets'n'Guns 2 (2020).
- Jets'n'Guns 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (90.4% positive) than Vortex Attack EX (81.8% positive).
- Vortex Attack EX is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Jets'n'Guns 2 (9.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Jets'n'Guns 2 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Vortex Attack EX has no Deck rating yet.
Jets'n'Guns 2 vs Vortex Attack EX — FAQ
- Should I play Jets'n'Guns 2 or Vortex Attack EX first?
- If you want chronology, Vortex Attack EX (2019) came out before Jets'n'Guns 2 (2020). 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 Jets'n'Guns 2 and Vortex Attack EX 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 Jets'n'Guns 2 and Vortex Attack EX have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Jets'n'Guns 2 ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Vortex Attack EX ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.