Choose Spacebase DF-9
Choose Spacebase DF-9 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 2,862 Steam reviews back the pick.
Spacebase DF-9 vs The Con Simulator
Spacebase DF-9 and The Con Simulator 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 7 years older than The Con Simulator (2021). The Con Simulator is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Spacebase DF-9 (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 The Con Simulator
Choose The Con Simulator if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Con Simulator launched in 2021.
Both Spacebase DF-9 and The Con Simulator sit in Strategy, Indie, and 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
 Spacebase DF-9 |  The Con Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 16.2% positive (2,862 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Double Fine Productions | Dreampunk Helix |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Spacebase DF-9 (2014) is 7 years older than The Con Simulator (2021).
- The Con Simulator is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Spacebase DF-9 (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Spacebase DF-9 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Con Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
Spacebase DF-9 vs The Con Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Spacebase DF-9 or The Con Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Spacebase DF-9 (2014) came out before The Con Simulator (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 Spacebase DF-9 and The Con Simulator 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. The Con Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.