Choose Anomaly 2
Choose Anomaly 2 if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. Anomaly 2 launched in 2013.
Anomaly 2 vs Space Menace
Anomaly 2 and Space Menace both land in Action, 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 Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Anomaly 2 (2013) is 9 years older than Space Menace (2022). Anomaly 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (73.6% positive) than Space Menace (57.9% 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 Menace
Choose Space Menace if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 53% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Menace launched in 2022.
Both Anomaly 2 and Space Menace sit in Action, Strategy, 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
 Anomaly 2 |  Space Menace | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.6% positive (197 reviews) | 57.9% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Single-player only |
| Developers | 11 bit studios | Only4Gamers |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Anomaly 2 (2013) is 9 years older than Space Menace (2022).
- Anomaly 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (73.6% positive) than Space Menace (57.9% positive).
- Space Menace is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than Anomaly 2 (6.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Anomaly 2 vs Space Menace — FAQ
- Should I play Anomaly 2 or Space Menace first?
- If you want chronology, Anomaly 2 (2013) came out before Space Menace (2022). 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 Anomaly 2 and Space Menace similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Space Menace have multiplayer like Anomaly 2?
- No. Anomaly 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while Space Menace is listed as single-player only.