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The Space Between vs Never Ending Nightmare

The Space Between and Never Ending Nightmare both land in Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. The Space Between (2021) is 2 years older than Never Ending Nightmare (2023). Never Ending Nightmare scores higher on Steam reviews (86.2% positive) than The Space Between (83.3% 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 The Space Between

Choose The Space Between if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Space Between launched in 2021.

Choose Never Ending Nightmare

Choose Never Ending Nightmare if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Never Ending Nightmare launched in 2023.

Both The Space Between and Never Ending Nightmare sit in Indie and Adventure 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

The Space Between vs Never Ending Nightmare — Steam metadata comparison
The Space Between — Steam game coverThe Space BetweenNever Ending Nightmare — Steam game coverNever Ending Nightmare
Released20212023
GenresIndie, AdventureIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price5.99 USD1.99 USD
Steam reviews83.3% positive (42 reviews)86.2% positive (29 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersChristoph FreyKorvinrular

Side by side

The Space Between vs Never Ending Nightmare — FAQ

Should I play The Space Between or Never Ending Nightmare first?
If you want chronology, The Space Between (2021) came out before Never Ending Nightmare (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 The Space Between and Never Ending Nightmare similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.
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