Choose Deep Dark Forest
Choose Deep Dark Forest if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Deep Dark Forest launched in 2025.
Deep Dark Forest vs STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0
Deep Dark Forest and STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 both land in Strategy, 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 share Strategy, Simulation on Steam. STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 (2023) is 2 years older than Deep Dark Forest (2025). Deep Dark Forest is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0
Choose STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 launched in 2023.
Both Deep Dark Forest and STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 sit in Strategy and Simulation 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
 Deep Dark Forest |  STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 96.4% positive (56 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | pixiangames | Trevor Sorensen, Mark Baldwin |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 (2023) is 2 years older than Deep Dark Forest (2025).
- Deep Dark Forest is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Deep Dark Forest vs STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 — FAQ
- Should I play Deep Dark Forest or STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 first?
- If you want chronology, STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 (2023) came out before Deep Dark Forest (2025). 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 Deep Dark Forest and STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Does STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 have multiplayer like Deep Dark Forest?
- No. Deep Dark Forest supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 is listed as single-player only.