Choose Deep Space
Choose Deep Space if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. Deep Space launched in 2020.
Deep Space vs Lost in Space
Deep Space and Lost in Space both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Deep Space (2020) is 1 year older than Lost in Space (2021). Lost in Space scores higher on Steam reviews (66.7% positive) than Deep Space (59.3% 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 Lost in Space
Choose Lost in Space if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Lost in Space launched in 2021.
Both Deep Space and Lost in Space sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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 Space |  Lost in Space | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 59.3% positive (118 reviews) | 66.7% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Axe Games | Louie Inc |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Deep Space (2020) is 1 year older than Lost in Space (2021).
- Lost in Space scores higher on Steam reviews (66.7% positive) than Deep Space (59.3% positive).
- Lost in Space is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Deep Space (3.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
Deep Space vs Lost in Space — FAQ
- Should I play Deep Space or Lost in Space first?
- If you want chronology, Deep Space (2020) came out before Lost in Space (2021). 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 Space and Lost in Space similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.