Choose WiP
Choose WiP if it's currently about 61% cheaper on the Steam Store. WiP launched in 2020.
WiP vs Captain Galactic
WiP 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. WiP (2020) is 6 years older than Captain Galactic (2026). WiP is currently ~61% cheaper on Steam than Captain Galactic (0.99 USD vs. 2.54 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 the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Captain Galactic launched in 2026.
Both WiP 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
 WiP |  Captain Galactic | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 2.54 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hinawajin | whoppagamer |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- WiP (2020) is 6 years older than Captain Galactic (2026).
- WiP is currently ~61% cheaper on Steam than Captain Galactic (0.99 USD vs. 2.54 USD).
WiP vs Captain Galactic — FAQ
- Should I play WiP or Captain Galactic first?
- If you want chronology, WiP (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 WiP 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.