Choose Edge of Space
Choose Edge of Space if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,565 Steam reviews back the pick.
Edge of Space vs Signs of Life
Edge of Space and Signs of Life both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Signs of Life (2014) is 1 year older than Edge of Space (2015). Signs of Life scores higher on Steam reviews (76.1% positive) than Edge of Space (30.2% 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 Signs of Life
Choose Signs of Life if you want a Casual and Early Access game with Online PvP, Online Co-op, and PvP. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 76.1% positive across 489 reviews.
Both Edge of Space and Signs of Life sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player and Co-op, 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
 Edge of Space |  Signs of Life | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2014 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 30.2% positive (1,565 reviews) | 76.1% positive (489 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Handyman Studios | Sweet Dog Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Signs of Life (2014) is 1 year older than Edge of Space (2015).
- Signs of Life scores higher on Steam reviews (76.1% positive) than Edge of Space (30.2% positive).
- Signs of Life is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Edge of Space (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Edge of Space is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Signs of Life has no Deck rating yet.
Edge of Space vs Signs of Life — FAQ
- Which is better, Edge of Space or Signs of Life?
- On Steam reviews Signs of Life scores higher (76.1% positive) than Edge of Space (30.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Signs of Life is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Edge of Space or Signs of Life first?
- If you want chronology, Signs of Life (2014) came out before Edge of Space (2015). 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 Edge of Space and Signs of Life similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
- Do both Edge of Space and Signs of Life have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Edge of Space ships Co-op; Signs of Life ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Edge of Space run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Edge of Space is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Signs of Life doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.