Choose SPACERIFT: Arcanum System
Choose SPACERIFT: Arcanum System if you want an Indie, Simulation, and Early Access game with Adjustable Text Size and Save Anytime. SPACERIFT: Arcanum System launched in 2020.
SPACERIFT: Arcanum System vs DarkOrbit Reloaded
SPACERIFT: Arcanum System and DarkOrbit Reloaded both land in Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. SPACERIFT: Arcanum System (2020) is 5 years older than DarkOrbit Reloaded (2025). SPACERIFT: Arcanum System scores higher on Steam reviews (53.6% positive) than DarkOrbit Reloaded (20.2% 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 DarkOrbit Reloaded
Choose DarkOrbit Reloaded if you want a Free To Play game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. DarkOrbit Reloaded launched in 2025.
Both SPACERIFT: Arcanum System and DarkOrbit Reloaded sit in Action, Adventure, and Massively Multiplayer 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
 SPACERIFT: Arcanum System |  DarkOrbit Reloaded | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 53.6% positive (28 reviews) | 20.2% positive (109 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Arcanum Team | Bigpoint GmbH |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer on Steam.
- SPACERIFT: Arcanum System (2020) is 5 years older than DarkOrbit Reloaded (2025).
- SPACERIFT: Arcanum System scores higher on Steam reviews (53.6% positive) than DarkOrbit Reloaded (20.2% positive).
- DarkOrbit Reloaded is free; SPACERIFT: Arcanum System is paid (19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- SPACERIFT: Arcanum System is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; DarkOrbit Reloaded has no Deck rating yet.
SPACERIFT: Arcanum System vs DarkOrbit Reloaded — FAQ
- Should I play SPACERIFT: Arcanum System or DarkOrbit Reloaded first?
- If you want chronology, SPACERIFT: Arcanum System (2020) came out before DarkOrbit Reloaded (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 SPACERIFT: Arcanum System and DarkOrbit Reloaded similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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 SPACERIFT: Arcanum System and DarkOrbit Reloaded have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: SPACERIFT: Arcanum System ships Online Co-op, Co-op; DarkOrbit Reloaded ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is DarkOrbit Reloaded free?
- Yes — DarkOrbit Reloaded is a free-to-play Steam title. SPACERIFT: Arcanum System is paid (19.99 USD).
- Does SPACERIFT: Arcanum System run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SPACERIFT: Arcanum System is rated Deck Playable by Valve. DarkOrbit Reloaded doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.