Satellite Reign vs Sins of a Solar Empire II
Satellite Reign and Sins of a Solar Empire II both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Satellite Reign (2015) is 9 years older than Sins of a Solar Empire II (2024). Sins of a Solar Empire II scores higher on Steam reviews (83.7% positive) than Satellite Reign (77% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Satellite Reign |  Sins of a Solar Empire II | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 49.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77% positive (1,754 reviews) | 83.7% positive (4,857 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | 5 Lives Studios | Ironclad Games Corporation, Stardock Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Satellite Reign (2015) is 9 years older than Sins of a Solar Empire II (2024).
- Sins of a Solar Empire II scores higher on Steam reviews (83.7% positive) than Satellite Reign (77% positive).
- Satellite Reign is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Sins of a Solar Empire II (29.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Sins of a Solar Empire II is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Satellite Reign has no Deck rating yet.
Satellite Reign vs Sins of a Solar Empire II — FAQ
- Which is better, Satellite Reign or Sins of a Solar Empire II?
- On Steam reviews Sins of a Solar Empire II scores higher (83.7% positive) than Satellite Reign (77% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Sins of a Solar Empire II is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Satellite Reign or Sins of a Solar Empire II first?
- If you want chronology, Satellite Reign (2015) came out before Sins of a Solar Empire II (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 Satellite Reign and Sins of a Solar Empire II similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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 Satellite Reign and Sins of a Solar Empire II have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Satellite Reign ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Sins of a Solar Empire II ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.