Choose Space Bandit
Choose Space Bandit if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Bandit launched in 2022.
Space Bandit vs Cosmo Riders
Space Bandit and Cosmo Riders 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. Space Bandit (2022) is 3 years older than Cosmo Riders (2025). Space Bandit scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Cosmo Riders (80% 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 Cosmo Riders
Choose Cosmo Riders if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Cosmo Riders launched in 2025.
Both Space Bandit and Cosmo Riders sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Space Bandit |  Cosmo Riders | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.8% positive (64 reviews) | 80% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sam Murray | Conversion7 |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Space Bandit (2022) is 3 years older than Cosmo Riders (2025).
- Space Bandit scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Cosmo Riders (80% positive).
- Space Bandit is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Cosmo Riders (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
Space Bandit vs Cosmo Riders — FAQ
- Should I play Space Bandit or Cosmo Riders first?
- If you want chronology, Space Bandit (2022) came out before Cosmo Riders (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 Space Bandit and Cosmo Riders 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.