Choose DG2: Defense Grid 2
Choose DG2: Defense Grid 2 if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 85.7% positive across 1,787 reviews.
DG2: Defense Grid 2 vs Space Run Galaxy
DG2: Defense Grid 2 and Space Run Galaxy both land in Strategy, Indie 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 on Steam. DG2: Defense Grid 2 (2014) is 2 years older than Space Run Galaxy (2016). DG2: Defense Grid 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% positive) than Space Run Galaxy (70% 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 Space Run Galaxy
Choose Space Run Galaxy if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Space Run Galaxy launched in 2016.
Both DG2: Defense Grid 2 and Space Run Galaxy sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, 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
 DG2: Defense Grid 2 |  Space Run Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2016 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.7% positive (1,787 reviews) | 70% positive (466 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Hidden Path Entertainment | Passtech Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- DG2: Defense Grid 2 (2014) is 2 years older than Space Run Galaxy (2016).
- DG2: Defense Grid 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% positive) than Space Run Galaxy (70% positive).
- Space Run Galaxy is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than DG2: Defense Grid 2 (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- DG2: Defense Grid 2 has co-op; Space Run Galaxy does not.
- DG2: Defense Grid 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Space Run Galaxy has no Deck rating yet.
DG2: Defense Grid 2 vs Space Run Galaxy — FAQ
- Which is better, DG2: Defense Grid 2 or Space Run Galaxy?
- On Steam reviews DG2: Defense Grid 2 scores higher (85.7% positive) than Space Run Galaxy (70% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, DG2: Defense Grid 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play DG2: Defense Grid 2 or Space Run Galaxy first?
- If you want chronology, DG2: Defense Grid 2 (2014) came out before Space Run Galaxy (2016). 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 DG2: Defense Grid 2 and Space Run Galaxy similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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 DG2: Defense Grid 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — DG2: Defense Grid 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Space Run Galaxy doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.