Choose Lunar Odyssey
Choose Lunar Odyssey if you want the Tracked Controller Support and VR Only side of the pairing. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Lunar Odyssey launched in 2022.
Lunar Odyssey vs Skyos
Lunar Odyssey and Skyos both land in Simulation, 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, Early Access on Steam. Lunar Odyssey (2022) is 4 years older than Skyos (2026). Lunar Odyssey is free; Skyos is paid (19.99 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 Skyos
Choose Skyos if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Skyos launched in 2026.
Both Lunar Odyssey and Skyos sit in Simulation 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
 Lunar Odyssey |  Skyos | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Simulation, Early Access | Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 54.5% positive (11 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Fractal Blue Entertainment | SkyOS Labs |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- Lunar Odyssey (2022) is 4 years older than Skyos (2026).
- Lunar Odyssey is free; Skyos is paid (19.99 USD).
Lunar Odyssey vs Skyos — FAQ
- Should I play Lunar Odyssey or Skyos first?
- If you want chronology, Lunar Odyssey (2022) came out before Skyos (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 Lunar Odyssey and Skyos similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, 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.
- Is Lunar Odyssey free?
- Yes — Lunar Odyssey is a free-to-play Steam title. Skyos is paid (19.99 USD).