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R-Type Dimensions EX vs Earthion

R-Type Dimensions EX and Earthion 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 7 years older than Earthion (2025). Earthion scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% 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 R-Type Dimensions EX

Choose R-Type Dimensions EX if you want the Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. R-Type Dimensions EX launched in 2018.

Choose Earthion

Choose Earthion if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.9% positive across 295 reviews.

Both R-Type Dimensions EX and Earthion sit in Action 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

R-Type Dimensions EX vs Earthion — Steam metadata comparison
R-Type Dimensions EX — Steam game coverR-Type Dimensions EXEarthion — Steam game coverEarthion
Released20182025
GenresActionAction
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Verified
Price14.99 USD19.99 USD
Steam reviews87.2% positive (149 reviews)96.9% positive (295 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersTozai Games, Inc., ESQUADRA,inc.Ancient Corporation, Bitwave Games

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R-Type Dimensions EX vs Earthion — FAQ

Which is better, R-Type Dimensions EX or Earthion?
On Steam reviews Earthion scores higher (96.9% positive) than R-Type Dimensions EX (87.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Earthion is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play R-Type Dimensions EX or Earthion first?
If you want chronology, R-Type Dimensions EX (2018) came out before Earthion (2025). 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 Earthion 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.
Does Earthion have multiplayer like R-Type Dimensions EX?
No. R-Type Dimensions EX supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Earthion is listed as single-player only.
Do R-Type Dimensions EX and Earthion 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.
R-Type Dimensions EX vs Earthion — Verdict (2026) · imho.run