Choose Eslander Alpha
Choose Eslander Alpha if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Eslander Alpha launched in 2019.
Eslander Alpha vs SPACERIFT: Arcanum System
Eslander Alpha and SPACERIFT: Arcanum System both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Eslander Alpha (2019) is 1 year older than SPACERIFT: Arcanum System (2020). Eslander Alpha is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than SPACERIFT: Arcanum System (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 SPACERIFT: Arcanum System
Choose SPACERIFT: Arcanum System if you want a Massively Multiplayer and Early Access game with Online Co-op, Adjustable Text Size, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. SPACERIFT: Arcanum System launched in 2020.
Both Eslander Alpha and SPACERIFT: Arcanum System sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP, 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
 Eslander Alpha |  SPACERIFT: Arcanum System | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 53.6% positive (28 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Team Titan | Arcanum Team |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Eslander Alpha (2019) is 1 year older than SPACERIFT: Arcanum System (2020).
- Eslander Alpha is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than SPACERIFT: Arcanum System (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- SPACERIFT: Arcanum System has co-op; Eslander Alpha does not.
- SPACERIFT: Arcanum System is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Eslander Alpha has no Deck rating yet.
Eslander Alpha vs SPACERIFT: Arcanum System — FAQ
- Should I play Eslander Alpha or SPACERIFT: Arcanum System first?
- If you want chronology, Eslander Alpha (2019) came out before SPACERIFT: Arcanum System (2020). 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 Eslander Alpha and SPACERIFT: Arcanum System similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.