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LUFTRAUSERS vs Space Moth DX

LUFTRAUSERS and Space Moth DX both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie on Steam. LUFTRAUSERS (2014) is 2 years older than Space Moth DX (2016). LUFTRAUSERS scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than Space Moth DX (85.1% 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 LUFTRAUSERS

Choose LUFTRAUSERS if you want a Simulation and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. 2,519 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Space Moth DX

Choose Space Moth DX if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Moth DX launched in 2016.

Both LUFTRAUSERS and Space Moth DX sit in Action and Indie 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

LUFTRAUSERS vs Space Moth DX — Steam metadata comparison
LUFTRAUSERS — Steam game coverLUFTRAUSERSSpace Moth DX — Steam game coverSpace Moth DX
Released20142016
GenresAction, Indie, Simulation, CasualAction, Indie
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price9.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews91.4% positive (2,519 reviews)85.1% positive (87 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersVlambeer1CC Games

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LUFTRAUSERS vs Space Moth DX — FAQ

Should I play LUFTRAUSERS or Space Moth DX first?
If you want chronology, LUFTRAUSERS (2014) came out before Space Moth DX (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 LUFTRAUSERS and Space Moth DX similar?
They overlap on Action, 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 LUFTRAUSERS run on Steam Deck?
Yes — LUFTRAUSERS is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Space Moth DX doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
LUFTRAUSERS vs Space Moth DX — Verdict (2026) · imho.run