Choose Spacecraft Tactics
Choose Spacecraft Tactics if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Spacecraft Tactics launched in 2023.
Spacecraft Tactics vs Epic Space Trader
Spacecraft Tactics and Epic Space Trader 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. Spacecraft Tactics (2023) is 1 year older than Epic Space Trader (2024). Epic Space Trader is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Spacecraft Tactics (5.99 USD vs. 8.99 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 Epic Space Trader
Choose Epic Space Trader if you want a RPG, Casual, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Epic Space Trader launched in 2024.
Both Spacecraft Tactics and Epic Space Trader 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
 Spacecraft Tactics |  Epic Space Trader | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Simulation, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Stephan Birkl | Digital Tectonics, LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Spacecraft Tactics (2023) is 1 year older than Epic Space Trader (2024).
- Epic Space Trader is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Spacecraft Tactics (5.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Spacecraft Tactics has co-op; Epic Space Trader does not.
Spacecraft Tactics vs Epic Space Trader — FAQ
- Should I play Spacecraft Tactics or Epic Space Trader first?
- If you want chronology, Spacecraft Tactics (2023) came out before Epic Space Trader (2024). 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 Spacecraft Tactics and Epic Space Trader 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.
- Does Epic Space Trader have multiplayer like Spacecraft Tactics?
- No. Spacecraft Tactics supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while Epic Space Trader is listed as single-player only.