Choose Deep Dark Space
Choose Deep Dark Space if you want an Action game with Online PvP and PvP. Deep Dark Space launched in 2025.
Deep Dark Space vs Cargo Duty
Deep Dark Space and Cargo Duty both land in Indie 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 are Indie games on Steam. Cargo Duty (2024) is 1 year older than Deep Dark Space (2025). Cargo Duty is free; Deep Dark Space is paid (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 Cargo Duty
Choose Cargo Duty if you want a Free To Play and Casual experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Cargo Duty launched in 2024.
Both Deep Dark Space and Cargo Duty sit in Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Deep Dark Space |  Cargo Duty | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Indie, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 71% positive (69 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Just Making Games | Carrot Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Cargo Duty (2024) is 1 year older than Deep Dark Space (2025).
- Cargo Duty is free; Deep Dark Space is paid (9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Cargo Duty is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Deep Dark Space has no Deck rating yet.
Deep Dark Space vs Cargo Duty — FAQ
- Should I play Deep Dark Space or Cargo Duty first?
- If you want chronology, Cargo Duty (2024) came out before Deep Dark Space (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 Deep Dark Space and Cargo Duty similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.
- Do both Deep Dark Space and Cargo Duty have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Deep Dark Space ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Cargo Duty ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Cargo Duty free?
- Yes — Cargo Duty is a free-to-play Steam title. Deep Dark Space is paid (9.99 USD).