Choose R-Type Dimensions EX
Choose R-Type Dimensions EX if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. R-Type Dimensions EX launched in 2018.
R-Type Dimensions EX vs Steel Saviour Reloaded
R-Type Dimensions EX and Steel Saviour Reloaded 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 4 years older than Steel Saviour Reloaded (2022). Steel Saviour Reloaded is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than R-Type Dimensions EX (5.99 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 Steel Saviour Reloaded
Choose Steel Saviour Reloaded if you want the Shared/Split Screen side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Steel Saviour Reloaded launched in 2022.
Both R-Type Dimensions EX and Steel Saviour Reloaded 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 |  Steel Saviour Reloaded | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.2% positive (149 reviews) | 2 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. | Commodore Sinapsy |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- R-Type Dimensions EX (2018) is 4 years older than Steel Saviour Reloaded (2022).
- Steel Saviour Reloaded is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than R-Type Dimensions EX (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- R-Type Dimensions EX is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Steel Saviour Reloaded has no Deck rating yet.
R-Type Dimensions EX vs Steel Saviour Reloaded — FAQ
- Should I play R-Type Dimensions EX or Steel Saviour Reloaded first?
- If you want chronology, R-Type Dimensions EX (2018) came out before Steel Saviour Reloaded (2022). 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 Steel Saviour Reloaded 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 Steel Saviour Reloaded 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; Steel Saviour Reloaded ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does R-Type Dimensions EX run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — R-Type Dimensions EX is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Steel Saviour Reloaded doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.