Choose Startopia
Choose Startopia if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Startopia launched in 2013.
Startopia vs It's Not A Moon
Startopia and It's Not A Moon 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 6 years older than It's Not A Moon (2019). It's Not A Moon is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than Startopia (0.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD). 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 It's Not A Moon
Choose It's Not A Moon if you want an Action, Strategy, and Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 86% cheaper on the Steam Store. It's Not A Moon launched in 2019.
Both Startopia and It's Not A Moon 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 |  It's Not A Moon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2019 |
| Genres | Simulation | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.1% positive (649 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | My Little Planet Ltd, Mucky Foot Productions Ltd | Hyeson |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Startopia (2013) is 6 years older than It's Not A Moon (2019).
- It's Not A Moon is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than Startopia (0.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Startopia is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; It's Not A Moon has no Deck rating yet.
Startopia vs It's Not A Moon — FAQ
- Should I play Startopia or It's Not A Moon first?
- If you want chronology, Startopia (2013) came out before It's Not A Moon (2019). 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 It's Not A Moon 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 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Startopia is rated Deck Playable by Valve. It's Not A Moon doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.