Choose Dark Space
Choose Dark Space if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dark Space launched in 2020.
Dark Space vs Deja Vu
Dark Space and Deja Vu both land in Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Dark Space (2020) is 2 years older than Deja Vu (2022). Dark Space is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Deja Vu (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Deja Vu
Choose Deja Vu if you want an Early Access experience. Deja Vu launched in 2022.
Both Dark Space and Deja Vu sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Dark Space |  Deja Vu | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Zakroutil | Continental Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Dark Space (2020) is 2 years older than Deja Vu (2022).
- Dark Space is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Deja Vu (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Dark Space vs Deja Vu — FAQ
- Should I play Dark Space or Deja Vu first?
- If you want chronology, Dark Space (2020) came out before Deja Vu (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 Dark Space and Deja Vu similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.