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Stranded in Space vs No Such Luck

Stranded in Space and No Such Luck both land in Casual, 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 Casual, Early Access on Steam. Stranded in Space (2023) is 2 years older than No Such Luck (2025). No Such Luck scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than Stranded in Space (83.3% 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 Stranded in Space

Choose Stranded in Space if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Stranded in Space launched in 2023.

Choose No Such Luck

Choose No Such Luck if you want an Indie and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. No Such Luck launched in 2025.

Both Stranded in Space and No Such Luck sit in Casual 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

Stranded in Space vs No Such Luck — Steam metadata comparison
Stranded in Space — Steam game coverStranded in SpaceNo Such Luck — Steam game coverNo Such Luck
Released20232025
GenresCasual, Early AccessIndie, RPG, Casual, Early Access
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Playable
Price14.99 USD11.99 USD
Steam reviews83.3% positive (288 reviews)91.2% positive (34 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersWildmanCskin Games

Side by side

Stranded in Space vs No Such Luck — FAQ

Should I play Stranded in Space or No Such Luck first?
If you want chronology, Stranded in Space (2023) came out before No Such Luck (2025). 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 Stranded in Space and No Such Luck similar?
They overlap on Casual, 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.
Stranded in Space vs No Such Luck — Verdict (2026) · imho.run