Choose Dummynation
Choose Dummynation if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 1,976 Steam reviews back the pick.
Dummynation vs Epic Space Battles
Dummynation and Epic Space Battles both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Dummynation (2022) is 4 years older than Epic Space Battles (2026). Dummynation has co-op; Epic Space Battles does not. 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 Epic Space Battles
Choose Epic Space Battles if you want the DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Steam Input API Support side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Epic Space Battles launched in 2026.
Both Dummynation and Epic Space Battles sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Dummynation |  Epic Space Battles | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 88.7% positive (1,976 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Alejandro Hernández Ferrero | BlueGamer Productions |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Dummynation (2022) is 4 years older than Epic Space Battles (2026).
- Dummynation has co-op; Epic Space Battles does not.
- Dummynation is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Epic Space Battles has no Deck rating yet.
Dummynation vs Epic Space Battles — FAQ
- Should I play Dummynation or Epic Space Battles first?
- If you want chronology, Dummynation (2022) came out before Epic Space Battles (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 Dummynation and Epic Space Battles similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.
- Does Epic Space Battles have multiplayer like Dummynation?
- No. Dummynation supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Epic Space Battles is listed as single-player only.
- Does Dummynation run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Dummynation is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Epic Space Battles doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.