Choose Lunar Odyssey
Choose Lunar Odyssey if you want an Early Access game with Tracked Controller Support and VR Only. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Lunar Odyssey launched in 2022.
Lunar Odyssey vs Solar System Simulator
Lunar Odyssey and 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. Lunar Odyssey (2022) is 2 years older than Solar System Simulator (2024). Solar System Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (82.4% positive) than Lunar Odyssey (54.5% 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 Solar System Simulator
Choose Solar System Simulator if you want an Indie and Casual experience. Solar System Simulator launched in 2024.
Both Lunar Odyssey and Solar System Simulator sit in Simulation 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
 Lunar Odyssey |  Solar System Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Simulation, Early Access | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 54.5% positive (11 reviews) | 82.4% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Fractal Blue Entertainment | WPC |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Lunar Odyssey (2022) is 2 years older than Solar System Simulator (2024).
- Solar System Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (82.4% positive) than Lunar Odyssey (54.5% positive).
- Lunar Odyssey is free; Solar System Simulator is paid (7.99 USD).
Lunar Odyssey vs Solar System Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Lunar Odyssey or Solar System Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Lunar Odyssey (2022) came out before Solar System Simulator (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 Lunar Odyssey and 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. Solar System Simulator is paid (7.99 USD).