Choose SpaceShips
Choose SpaceShips if you want a Strategy and Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 77% cheaper on the Steam Store. SpaceShips launched in 2021.
SpaceShips vs Ore Bastards
SpaceShips and Ore Bastards both land in Simulation, RPG, Early Access 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 Simulation, RPG, Early Access on Steam. SpaceShips (2021) is 5 years older than Ore Bastards (2026). SpaceShips is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than Ore Bastards (0.99 USD vs. 4.24 USD). 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 Ore Bastards
Choose Ore Bastards if you want an Action game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Ore Bastards launched in 2026.
Both SpaceShips and Ore Bastards sit in Simulation, RPG, and Early Access 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
 SpaceShips |  Ore Bastards | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Action, Simulation, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 4.24 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 水华宝箱 | INDIELLIGENT |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, RPG, Early Access on Steam.
- SpaceShips (2021) is 5 years older than Ore Bastards (2026).
- SpaceShips is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than Ore Bastards (0.99 USD vs. 4.24 USD).
SpaceShips vs Ore Bastards — FAQ
- Should I play SpaceShips or Ore Bastards first?
- If you want chronology, SpaceShips (2021) came out before Ore Bastards (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.
- Are SpaceShips and Ore Bastards similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, RPG, Early Access 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.