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Knockout Master vs Not Alone in the Space

Knockout Master and Not Alone in the Space both land in Adventure, 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 Adventure, Simulation on Steam. Not Alone in the Space (2024) is 1 year older than Knockout Master (2025). Not Alone in the Space is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Knockout Master (5.99 USD vs. 11.99 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 Knockout Master

Choose Knockout Master if you want an Indie game with Subtitle Options, Custom Volume Controls, and Narrated Game Menus. Knockout Master launched in 2025.

Choose Not Alone in the Space

Choose Not Alone in the Space if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Not Alone in the Space launched in 2024.

Both Knockout Master and Not Alone in the Space sit in Adventure 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

Knockout Master vs Not Alone in the Space — Steam metadata comparison
Knockout Master — Steam game coverKnockout MasterNot Alone in the Space — Steam game coverNot Alone in the Space
Released20252024
GenresIndie, Adventure, SimulationAdventure, Simulation
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price11.99 USD5.99 USD
Steam reviews72.5% positive (80 reviews)2 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersMooNCicada_Dancing

Side by side

Knockout Master vs Not Alone in the Space — FAQ

Should I play Knockout Master or Not Alone in the Space first?
If you want chronology, Not Alone in the Space (2024) came out before Knockout Master (2025). 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 Knockout Master and Not Alone in the Space similar?
They overlap on Adventure, 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 Knockout Master run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Knockout Master is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Not Alone in the Space doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Knockout Master vs Not Alone in the Space (2026) · imho.run