Choose Black Hole Simulator
Choose Black Hole Simulator if it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Black Hole Simulator launched in 2021.
Black Hole Simulator vs Relax In Space
Black Hole Simulator and Relax In Space both land in Indie, Adventure, 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 Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. Black Hole Simulator (2021) is 3 years older than Relax In Space (2024). Black Hole Simulator is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Relax In Space (0.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Relax In Space
Choose Relax In Space if you want the HDR available side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Relax In Space launched in 2024.
Both Black Hole Simulator and Relax In Space sit in Indie, Adventure, 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
 Black Hole Simulator |  Relax In Space | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80% positive (70 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | PanGuoJun | Lucky Cog Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Black Hole Simulator (2021) is 3 years older than Relax In Space (2024).
- Black Hole Simulator is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Relax In Space (0.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
Black Hole Simulator vs Relax In Space — FAQ
- Should I play Black Hole Simulator or Relax In Space first?
- If you want chronology, Black Hole Simulator (2021) came out before Relax In Space (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 Black Hole Simulator and Relax In Space similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.