Choose Rochard
Choose Rochard if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Rochard launched in 2011.
Rochard vs Space Cowboy
Rochard and Space Cowboy both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Rochard (2011) is 7 years older than Space Cowboy (2018). Rochard is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Space Cowboy has no Deck rating yet. 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 Space Cowboy
Choose Space Cowboy if it's the newer release (2018) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Space Cowboy launched in 2018.
Both Rochard and Space Cowboy sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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
 Rochard |  Space Cowboy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.5% positive (494 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Recoil Games | Torchlight Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Rochard (2011) is 7 years older than Space Cowboy (2018).
- Rochard is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Space Cowboy has no Deck rating yet.
Rochard vs Space Cowboy — FAQ
- Should I play Rochard or Space Cowboy first?
- If you want chronology, Rochard (2011) came out before Space Cowboy (2018). 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 Rochard and Space Cowboy similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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 Rochard run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Rochard is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Space Cowboy doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.