Choose Jet Lancer
Choose Jet Lancer if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Jet Lancer launched in 2020.
Jet Lancer vs Sky Recoil
Jet Lancer and Sky Recoil 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. Jet Lancer (2020) is 6 years older than Sky Recoil (2026). Sky Recoil is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than Jet Lancer (4.24 USD vs. 14.99 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 Sky Recoil
Choose Sky Recoil if it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sky Recoil launched in 2026.
Both Jet Lancer and Sky Recoil 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
 Jet Lancer |  Sky Recoil | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.24 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.1% positive (692 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Code Wakers | EuNUeY |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Jet Lancer (2020) is 6 years older than Sky Recoil (2026).
- Sky Recoil is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than Jet Lancer (4.24 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Jet Lancer is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Sky Recoil has no Deck rating yet.
Jet Lancer vs Sky Recoil — FAQ
- Should I play Jet Lancer or Sky Recoil first?
- If you want chronology, Jet Lancer (2020) came out before Sky Recoil (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 Jet Lancer and Sky Recoil 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.
- Does Jet Lancer run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Jet Lancer is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Sky Recoil doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.