Choose Homesick
Choose Homesick if you want an Indie experience. Homesick launched in 2015.
Homesick vs ALONE IN SPACE
Homesick and ALONE IN SPACE both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Homesick (2015) is 1 year older than ALONE IN SPACE (2016). Homesick scores higher on Steam reviews (74.1% positive) than ALONE IN SPACE (33.8% 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 ALONE IN SPACE
Choose ALONE IN SPACE if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. ALONE IN SPACE launched in 2016.
Both Homesick and ALONE IN SPACE sit in Adventure 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
 Homesick |  ALONE IN SPACE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.1% positive (717 reviews) | 33.8% positive (77 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Lucky Pause | Butterflyware |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Homesick (2015) is 1 year older than ALONE IN SPACE (2016).
- Homesick scores higher on Steam reviews (74.1% positive) than ALONE IN SPACE (33.8% positive).
- ALONE IN SPACE is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Homesick (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Homesick vs ALONE IN SPACE — FAQ
- Should I play Homesick or ALONE IN SPACE first?
- If you want chronology, Homesick (2015) came out before ALONE IN SPACE (2016). 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 Homesick and ALONE IN SPACE similar?
- They overlap on 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.