Choose The Last Federation
Choose The Last Federation if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. The Last Federation launched in 2014.
The Last Federation vs Interplanetary
The Last Federation and Interplanetary both land in Strategy, 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 share Strategy, Indie on Steam. The Last Federation (2014) is 1 year older than Interplanetary (2015). Interplanetary scores higher on Steam reviews (78.8% positive) than The Last Federation (74.1% positive). 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 Interplanetary
Choose Interplanetary if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 78.8% positive across 438 reviews.
Both The Last Federation and Interplanetary sit in Strategy and Indie 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
 The Last Federation |  Interplanetary | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2015 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 74.1% positive (344 reviews) | 78.8% positive (438 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Arcen Games | Team Jolly Roger |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- The Last Federation (2014) is 1 year older than Interplanetary (2015).
- Interplanetary scores higher on Steam reviews (78.8% positive) than The Last Federation (74.1% positive).
- Steam Deck: The Last Federation is Deck Verified, Interplanetary is Deck Playable.
The Last Federation vs Interplanetary — FAQ
- Which is better, The Last Federation or Interplanetary?
- On Steam reviews Interplanetary scores higher (78.8% positive) than The Last Federation (74.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Interplanetary is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play The Last Federation or Interplanetary first?
- If you want chronology, The Last Federation (2014) came out before Interplanetary (2015). 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 The Last Federation and Interplanetary similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Does The Last Federation have multiplayer like Interplanetary?
- No. Interplanetary supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while The Last Federation is listed as single-player only.