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Orders of Magnitude vs Lunar Odyssey

Orders of Magnitude 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. Lunar Odyssey (2022) is 2 years older than Orders of Magnitude (2024). Orders of Magnitude scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Lunar Odyssey (54.5% 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 Orders of Magnitude

Choose Orders of Magnitude if you want an Indie game with VR Supported. Orders of Magnitude launched in 2024.

Choose Lunar Odyssey

Choose Lunar Odyssey if you want an Early Access game with VR Only. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Lunar Odyssey launched in 2022.

Both Orders of Magnitude and Lunar Odyssey sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support, 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

Orders of Magnitude vs Lunar Odyssey — Steam metadata comparison
Orders of Magnitude — Steam game coverOrders of MagnitudeLunar Odyssey — Steam game coverLunar Odyssey
Released20242022
GenresIndie, SimulationSimulation, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price4.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews96.6% positive (59 reviews)54.5% positive (11 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersOuroboro Soft Inc.Fractal Blue Entertainment

Side by side

Orders of Magnitude vs Lunar Odyssey — FAQ

Should I play Orders of Magnitude or Lunar Odyssey first?
If you want chronology, Lunar Odyssey (2022) came out before Orders of Magnitude (2024). 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 Orders of Magnitude 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. Orders of Magnitude is paid (4.99 USD).
Does Orders of Magnitude run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Orders of Magnitude is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Lunar Odyssey doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Orders of Magnitude vs Lunar Odyssey — Verdict (2026) · imho.run