Kerbal Space Program vs Kinetic Void
Kerbal Space Program and Kinetic Void 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. Kinetic Void (2014) is 1 year older than Kerbal Space Program (2015). Kerbal Space Program scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than Kinetic Void (16.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Kerbal Space Program |  Kinetic Void | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2014 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Action, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.9% positive (77,731 reviews) | 16.3% positive (1,207 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Squad | Badland Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Kinetic Void (2014) is 1 year older than Kerbal Space Program (2015).
- Kerbal Space Program scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than Kinetic Void (16.3% positive).
- Kinetic Void is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Kerbal Space Program (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Kerbal Space Program is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Kinetic Void has no Deck rating yet.
Kerbal Space Program vs Kinetic Void — FAQ
- Which is better, Kerbal Space Program or Kinetic Void?
- On Steam reviews Kerbal Space Program scores higher (95.9% positive) than Kinetic Void (16.3% 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 Kinetic Void first?
- If you want chronology, Kinetic Void (2014) came out before Kerbal Space Program (2015). 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 Kinetic Void 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.
- Does Kerbal Space Program run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Kerbal Space Program is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Kinetic Void doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.