Choose Lunar Odyssey
Choose Lunar Odyssey if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Lunar Odyssey launched in 2022.
Lunar Odyssey vs 3D Solar System Simulator
Lunar Odyssey and 3D Solar System Simulator both land in Simulation 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 Simulation games on Steam. Both released in 2022. Lunar Odyssey is free; 3D Solar System Simulator is paid (0.99 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 3D Solar System Simulator
Choose 3D Solar System Simulator if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 3D Solar System Simulator launched in 2022.
Both Lunar Odyssey and 3D Solar System Simulator sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 Lunar Odyssey |  3D Solar System Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Genres | Simulation, Early Access | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 54.5% positive (11 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Fractal Blue Entertainment | Rob Moore |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Both released in 2022.
- Lunar Odyssey is free; 3D Solar System Simulator is paid (0.99 USD).
Lunar Odyssey vs 3D Solar System Simulator — FAQ
- Are Lunar Odyssey and 3D Solar System Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Simulation 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 Lunar Odyssey free?
- Yes — Lunar Odyssey is a free-to-play Steam title. 3D Solar System Simulator is paid (0.99 USD).