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Maximum Action vs FLYING SHOT

Maximum Action and FLYING SHOT 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. Maximum Action (2018) is 2 years older than FLYING SHOT (2020). FLYING SHOT is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Maximum Action (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 Maximum Action

Choose Maximum Action if you want an Early Access experience. 2,806 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose FLYING SHOT

Choose FLYING SHOT if it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. FLYING SHOT launched in 2020.

Both Maximum Action and FLYING SHOT sit in Action and Indie 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

Maximum Action vs FLYING SHOT — Steam metadata comparison
Maximum Action — Steam game coverMaximum ActionFLYING SHOT — Steam game coverFLYING SHOT
Released20182020
GenresAction, Indie, Early AccessAction, Indie
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck UnsupportedUnrated
Price19.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews89.3% positive (2,806 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersGeorge MandellInvisible Team

Side by side

Maximum Action vs FLYING SHOT — FAQ

Should I play Maximum Action or FLYING SHOT first?
If you want chronology, Maximum Action (2018) came out before FLYING SHOT (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 Maximum Action and FLYING SHOT 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.
Maximum Action vs FLYING SHOT — Verdict (2026) · imho.run