Choose Startopia
Choose Startopia if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.1% positive across 649 reviews.
Startopia vs Spacebase Startopia
Startopia and Spacebase Startopia both land in Simulation 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 are Simulation games on Steam. Startopia (2013) is 8 years older than Spacebase Startopia (2021). Startopia scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than Spacebase Startopia (50% 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 Spacebase Startopia
Choose Spacebase Startopia if you want a Strategy game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Spacebase Startopia launched in 2021.
Both Startopia and Spacebase Startopia sit in Simulation 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
 Startopia |  Spacebase Startopia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2021 |
| Genres | Simulation | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.1% positive (649 reviews) | 50% positive (234 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | My Little Planet Ltd, Mucky Foot Productions Ltd | Realmforge Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Startopia (2013) is 8 years older than Spacebase Startopia (2021).
- Startopia scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than Spacebase Startopia (50% positive).
- Startopia is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Spacebase Startopia (6.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Spacebase Startopia has co-op; Startopia does not.
- Steam Deck: Startopia is Deck Playable, Spacebase Startopia is Deck Verified.
Startopia vs Spacebase Startopia — FAQ
- Which is better, Startopia or Spacebase Startopia?
- On Steam reviews Startopia scores higher (91.1% positive) than Spacebase Startopia (50% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Startopia is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Startopia or Spacebase Startopia first?
- If you want chronology, Startopia (2013) came out before Spacebase Startopia (2021). 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 Startopia and Spacebase Startopia similar?
- They overlap on Simulation 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 Startopia have multiplayer like Spacebase Startopia?
- No. Spacebase Startopia supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Startopia is listed as single-player only.