Ikaruga vs Jet Lancer
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Jet Lancer wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Jet Lancer is $2.82 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Ikaruga | Jet Lancer |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 58 | 54 |
| Quality | 91 | 74 |
| Value | 46 | 54 |
| Popularity | 27 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.99 | $7.17 |
| Steam Review Score | 95.1% positive | 92.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 2 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
IkarugaJet Lancer
Details and requirements
| Item | Ikaruga | Jet Lancer |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 18, 2014 | May 12, 2020 |
| Developers | TREASURE | Code Wakers |
| Publishers | TREASURE | Armor Games Studios |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 | Windows 7, 8.1, 10 64 bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel or AMD multicore processor recently 5 years | Intel Pentium G3250 (2*3200) or AMD FX 4350 (4*4200) or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA or AMD in recently 5 years | GeForce GTX 750 (2048 MB) or Radeon RX 560X or GeForce MX 150 or GeForce GTX 970M or Intel UHD 620 or Intel Iris Pro 5200 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 512 MB available space | 300 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Ikaruga or Jet Lancer?
Jet Lancer won the comparison against Ikaruga based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Ikaruga worth buying over Jet Lancer?
Based on the metrics, Jet Lancer won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Jet Lancer currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:29 PM UTC