Choose Maia
Choose Maia if you want an Indie experience. Maia launched in 2018.
Maia vs Space Hoarders Inc.
Maia and Space Hoarders Inc. both land in Strategy, 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, Simulation on Steam. Maia (2018) is 3 years older than Space Hoarders Inc. (2021). Space Hoarders Inc. is currently ~52% cheaper on Steam than Maia (11.99 USD vs. 24.99 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 Space Hoarders Inc.
Choose Space Hoarders Inc. if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 52% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Hoarders Inc. launched in 2021.
Both Maia and Space Hoarders Inc. sit in Strategy 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
 Maia |  Space Hoarders Inc. | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 40.7% positive (669 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Simon Roth | DogWater Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Maia (2018) is 3 years older than Space Hoarders Inc. (2021).
- Space Hoarders Inc. is currently ~52% cheaper on Steam than Maia (11.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
Maia vs Space Hoarders Inc. — FAQ
- Should I play Maia or Space Hoarders Inc. first?
- If you want chronology, Maia (2018) came out before Space Hoarders Inc. (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 Maia and Space Hoarders Inc. similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.