Choose Super Bit Blaster XL
Choose Super Bit Blaster XL if you want the Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Super Bit Blaster XL launched in 2020.
Super Bit Blaster XL vs Vortex Attack EX
Super Bit Blaster XL and Vortex Attack EX both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Vortex Attack EX (2019) is 1 year older than Super Bit Blaster XL (2020). Super Bit Blaster XL scores higher on Steam reviews (94.6% 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 it matches what drew you to this matchup. Vortex Attack EX launched in 2019.
Both Super Bit Blaster XL and Vortex Attack EX sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and 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
 Super Bit Blaster XL |  Vortex Attack EX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.6% positive (387 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 | Adamvision Studios | KaleidoGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Vortex Attack EX (2019) is 1 year older than Super Bit Blaster XL (2020).
- Super Bit Blaster XL scores higher on Steam reviews (94.6% positive) than Vortex Attack EX (81.8% positive).
- Super Bit Blaster XL is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Vortex Attack EX (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Super Bit Blaster XL is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Vortex Attack EX has no Deck rating yet.
Super Bit Blaster XL vs Vortex Attack EX — FAQ
- Should I play Super Bit Blaster XL or Vortex Attack EX first?
- If you want chronology, Vortex Attack EX (2019) came out before Super Bit Blaster XL (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 Super Bit Blaster XL and Vortex Attack EX similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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 Super Bit Blaster XL and Vortex Attack EX have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Super Bit Blaster XL ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Vortex Attack EX ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Super Bit Blaster XL run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Super Bit Blaster XL is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Vortex Attack EX doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.