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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.

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Maia vs Space Hoarders Inc. — Steam metadata comparison
Maia — Steam game coverMaiaSpace Hoarders Inc. — Steam game coverSpace Hoarders Inc.
Released20182021
GenresStrategy, Indie, SimulationStrategy, Simulation, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price24.99 USD11.99 USD
Steam reviews40.7% positive (669 reviews)2 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersSimon RothDogWater Entertainment

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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.
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