Shuttle Commander vs Lunar Odyssey
Shuttle Commander and Lunar Odyssey both land in Simulation 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 Simulation games on Steam. Shuttle Commander (2020) is 2 years older than Lunar Odyssey (2022). Both sit near 55% positive on Steam (Shuttle Commander: 22 reviews, Lunar Odyssey: 11). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Shuttle Commander |  Lunar Odyssey | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 54.5% positive (22 reviews) | 54.5% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Immersive VR Education | Fractal Blue Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Shuttle Commander (2020) is 2 years older than Lunar Odyssey (2022).
- Both sit near 55% positive on Steam (Shuttle Commander: 22 reviews, Lunar Odyssey: 11).
- Lunar Odyssey is free; Shuttle Commander is paid (24.99 USD).
Shuttle Commander vs Lunar Odyssey — FAQ
- Should I play Shuttle Commander or Lunar Odyssey first?
- If you want chronology, Shuttle Commander (2020) came out before Lunar Odyssey (2022). 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 Shuttle Commander and Lunar Odyssey similar?
- They overlap on Simulation 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.
- Is Lunar Odyssey free?
- Yes — Lunar Odyssey is a free-to-play Steam title. Shuttle Commander is paid (24.99 USD).