Choose R-Type Dimensions EX
Choose R-Type Dimensions EX if it matches what drew you to this matchup. R-Type Dimensions EX launched in 2018.
R-Type Dimensions EX vs Zero Wing
R-Type Dimensions EX and Zero Wing 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. R-Type Dimensions EX (2018) is 5 years older than Zero Wing (2023). Zero Wing scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than R-Type Dimensions EX (87.2% 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 Zero Wing
Choose Zero Wing if you want the Shared/Split Screen side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 47% cheaper on the Steam Store. Zero Wing launched in 2023.
Both R-Type Dimensions EX and Zero Wing sit in Action 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
 R-Type Dimensions EX |  Zero Wing | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.2% positive (149 reviews) | 91.7% positive (48 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Tozai Games, Inc., ESQUADRA,inc. | Bitwave Games, Toaplan |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- R-Type Dimensions EX (2018) is 5 years older than Zero Wing (2023).
- Zero Wing scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than R-Type Dimensions EX (87.2% positive).
- Zero Wing is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than R-Type Dimensions EX (7.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
R-Type Dimensions EX vs Zero Wing — FAQ
- Should I play R-Type Dimensions EX or Zero Wing first?
- If you want chronology, R-Type Dimensions EX (2018) came out before Zero Wing (2023). 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 R-Type Dimensions EX and Zero Wing 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.
- Do both R-Type Dimensions EX and Zero Wing have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: R-Type Dimensions EX ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Zero Wing ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Do R-Type Dimensions EX and Zero Wing both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.