Choose Gaia Project
Choose Gaia Project if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Casual game with Steam Turn Notifications and Online PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Gaia Project launched in 2021.
Gaia Project vs UFOntastic
Gaia Project and UFOntastic sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: Gaia Project (2021) is 5 years older than UFOntastic (2026). Gaia Project is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; UFOntastic has no Deck rating yet. 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 UFOntastic
Choose UFOntastic if you want an Adventure game with Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. UFOntastic launched in 2026.
Both Gaia Project and UFOntastic ship Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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
 Gaia Project |  UFOntastic | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 81.9% positive (144 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player |
| Developers | DIGIDICED | Ken Davis |
Side by side
- Gaia Project (2021) is 5 years older than UFOntastic (2026).
- Gaia Project is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; UFOntastic has no Deck rating yet.
Gaia Project vs UFOntastic — FAQ
- Should I play Gaia Project or UFOntastic first?
- If you want chronology, Gaia Project (2021) came out before UFOntastic (2026). 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.
- Does Gaia Project run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Gaia Project is rated Deck Verified by Valve. UFOntastic doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.