Choose Next Space Rebels
Choose Next Space Rebels if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Next Space Rebels launched in 2021.
Next Space Rebels vs Spaceflight Simulator
Next Space Rebels and Spaceflight Simulator both land in Indie, 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, Simulation on Steam. Next Space Rebels (2021) is 1 year older than Spaceflight Simulator (2022). Spaceflight Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Next Space Rebels (82.5% positive). 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 Spaceflight Simulator
Choose Spaceflight Simulator if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.8% positive across 5,173 reviews.
Both Next Space Rebels and Spaceflight Simulator sit in Indie 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
 Next Space Rebels |  Spaceflight Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.5% positive (234 reviews) | 96.8% positive (5,173 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Studio Floris Kaayk | Team Curiosity ✦ |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Next Space Rebels (2021) is 1 year older than Spaceflight Simulator (2022).
- Spaceflight Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Next Space Rebels (82.5% positive).
- Spaceflight Simulator is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Next Space Rebels (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Next Space Rebels is Deck Verified, Spaceflight Simulator is Deck Playable.
Next Space Rebels vs Spaceflight Simulator — FAQ
- Which is better, Next Space Rebels or Spaceflight Simulator?
- On Steam reviews Spaceflight Simulator scores higher (96.8% positive) than Next Space Rebels (82.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Spaceflight Simulator is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Next Space Rebels or Spaceflight Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Next Space Rebels (2021) came out before Spaceflight Simulator (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 Next Space Rebels and Spaceflight Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.