Spacebase DF-9 vs Maia
Spacebase DF-9 and Maia both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Spacebase DF-9 (2014) is 4 years older than Maia (2018). Maia scores higher on Steam reviews (40.7% positive) than Spacebase DF-9 (16.2% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Spacebase DF-9 |  Maia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 16.2% positive (2,862 reviews) | 40.7% positive (669 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Double Fine Productions | Simon Roth |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Spacebase DF-9 (2014) is 4 years older than Maia (2018).
- Maia scores higher on Steam reviews (40.7% positive) than Spacebase DF-9 (16.2% positive).
- Spacebase DF-9 is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Maia (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Spacebase DF-9 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Maia has no Deck rating yet.
Spacebase DF-9 vs Maia — FAQ
- Which is better, Spacebase DF-9 or Maia?
- On Steam reviews Maia scores higher (40.7% positive) than Spacebase DF-9 (16.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Maia is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Spacebase DF-9 or Maia first?
- If you want chronology, Spacebase DF-9 (2014) came out before Maia (2018). 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 Spacebase DF-9 and Maia similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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 Spacebase DF-9 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Spacebase DF-9 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Maia doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.