Choose Netherspace
Choose Netherspace if you want an Indie and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Netherspace launched in 2021.
Netherspace vs ASTROLANCER
Netherspace and ASTROLANCER both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Netherspace (2021) is 3 years older than ASTROLANCER (2024). Netherspace is free; ASTROLANCER is paid (5.99 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 ASTROLANCER
Choose ASTROLANCER if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. ASTROLANCER launched in 2024.
Both Netherspace and ASTROLANCER sit in Action 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
 Netherspace |  ASTROLANCER | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Free To Play | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | Free to play | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 98.3% positive (116 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Konstantinos Katsoris | Studio Hexeye |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Netherspace (2021) is 3 years older than ASTROLANCER (2024).
- Netherspace is free; ASTROLANCER is paid (5.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Netherspace vs ASTROLANCER — FAQ
- Should I play Netherspace or ASTROLANCER first?
- If you want chronology, Netherspace (2021) came out before ASTROLANCER (2024). 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 Netherspace and ASTROLANCER similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.
- Is Netherspace free?
- Yes — Netherspace is a free-to-play Steam title. ASTROLANCER is paid (5.99 USD).