Choose Anomaly 2
Choose Anomaly 2 if you want an Action game with Multi-player. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Anomaly 2 launched in 2013.
Anomaly 2 vs Space Run
Anomaly 2 and Space Run 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. Anomaly 2 (2013) is 1 year older than Space Run (2014). Space Run scores higher on Steam reviews (84.5% positive) than Anomaly 2 (73.6% 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
Choose Space Run if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 84.5% positive across 1,229 reviews.
Both Anomaly 2 and Space Run sit in 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 Run | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2014 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.49 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.6% positive (197 reviews) | 84.5% positive (1,229 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Single-player only |
| Developers | 11 bit studios | Passtech Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Anomaly 2 (2013) is 1 year older than Space Run (2014).
- Space Run scores higher on Steam reviews (84.5% positive) than Anomaly 2 (73.6% positive).
- Anomaly 2 is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Space Run (1.49 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Anomaly 2 vs Space Run — FAQ
- Which is better, Anomaly 2 or Space Run?
- On Steam reviews Space Run scores higher (84.5% positive) than Anomaly 2 (73.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Space Run is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Anomaly 2 or Space Run first?
- If you want chronology, Anomaly 2 (2013) came out before Space Run (2014). 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 Run 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 Space Run have multiplayer like Anomaly 2?
- No. Anomaly 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while Space Run is listed as single-player only.