Space Bandit vs Metavaxx
Space Bandit and Metavaxx both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Space Bandit (2022) is 1 year older than Metavaxx (2023). Space Bandit scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Metavaxx (84.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
Space Bandit | Metavaxx | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.8% positive (64 reviews) | 84.6% positive (26 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sam Murray | PUNKCAKE Delicieux |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Space Bandit (2022) is 1 year older than Metavaxx (2023).
- Space Bandit scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Metavaxx (84.6% positive).
- Space Bandit is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Metavaxx (1.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Metavaxx is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Space Bandit has no Deck rating yet.
Space Bandit vs Metavaxx — FAQ
- Should I play Space Bandit or Metavaxx first?
- If you want chronology, Space Bandit (2022) came out before Metavaxx (2023). 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 Space Bandit and Metavaxx similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.

