Choose Kerbal Space Program
Choose Kerbal Space Program if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.9% positive across 77,731 reviews.
Kerbal Space Program vs Next Space Rebels
Kerbal Space Program and Next Space Rebels both land in 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 Indie, Simulation on Steam. Kerbal Space Program (2015) is 6 years older than Next Space Rebels (2021). Kerbal Space Program scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than Next Space Rebels (82.5% 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 Next Space Rebels
Choose Next Space Rebels if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Next Space Rebels launched in 2021.
Both Kerbal Space Program and Next Space Rebels sit in Indie and 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
 Kerbal Space Program |  Next Space Rebels | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.9% positive (77,731 reviews) | 82.5% positive (234 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Squad | Studio Floris Kaayk |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Kerbal Space Program (2015) is 6 years older than Next Space Rebels (2021).
- Kerbal Space Program scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than Next Space Rebels (82.5% positive).
- Next Space Rebels is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Kerbal Space Program (19.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Kerbal Space Program is Deck Playable, Next Space Rebels is Deck Verified.
Kerbal Space Program vs Next Space Rebels — FAQ
- Which is better, Kerbal Space Program or Next Space Rebels?
- On Steam reviews Kerbal Space Program scores higher (95.9% positive) than Next Space Rebels (82.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Kerbal Space Program is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Kerbal Space Program or Next Space Rebels first?
- If you want chronology, Kerbal Space Program (2015) came out before Next Space Rebels (2021). 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 Kerbal Space Program and Next Space Rebels similar?
- They overlap on 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.