Choose Space Elite Force II
Choose Space Elite Force II if you want an Action game with Steam Leaderboards. Space Elite Force II launched in 2020.
Space Elite Force II vs 空间大作战 Space Operation
Space Elite Force II and 空间大作战 Space Operation both land in 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Space Elite Force II (2020) is 3 years older than 空间大作战 Space Operation (2023). 空间大作战 Space Operation is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Space Elite Force II (2.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 空间大作战 Space Operation
Choose 空间大作战 Space Operation if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. 空间大作战 Space Operation launched in 2023.
Both Space Elite Force II and 空间大作战 Space Operation sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Space Elite Force II |  空间大作战 Space Operation | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.1% positive (59 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Rising Moon Games | 天马工作室 |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Space Elite Force II (2020) is 3 years older than 空间大作战 Space Operation (2023).
- 空间大作战 Space Operation is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Space Elite Force II (2.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Space Elite Force II vs 空间大作战 Space Operation — FAQ
- Should I play Space Elite Force II or 空间大作战 Space Operation first?
- If you want chronology, Space Elite Force II (2020) came out before 空间大作战 Space Operation (2023). 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 Space Elite Force II and 空间大作战 Space Operation similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Do both Space Elite Force II and 空间大作战 Space Operation have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Space Elite Force II ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; 空间大作战 Space Operation ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.