Choose Code Arcturus
Choose Code Arcturus if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. Code Arcturus launched in 2020.
Code Arcturus vs Captain Galactic
Code Arcturus and Captain Galactic both land in Action, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. Code Arcturus (2020) is 6 years older than Captain Galactic (2026). Captain Galactic is currently ~36% cheaper on Steam than Code Arcturus (2.54 USD vs. 3.99 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 Captain Galactic
Choose Captain Galactic if you want a Casual and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 36% cheaper on the Steam Store. Captain Galactic launched in 2026.
Both Code Arcturus and Captain Galactic sit in Action and Indie 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
 Code Arcturus |  Captain Galactic | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 2.54 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Norbert Érsek | whoppagamer |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Code Arcturus (2020) is 6 years older than Captain Galactic (2026).
- Captain Galactic is currently ~36% cheaper on Steam than Code Arcturus (2.54 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
Code Arcturus vs Captain Galactic — FAQ
- Should I play Code Arcturus or Captain Galactic first?
- If you want chronology, Code Arcturus (2020) came out before Captain Galactic (2026). 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 Code Arcturus and Captain Galactic similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.