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 Space Tyrant
The Last Federation and Space Tyrant 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 4 years older than Space Tyrant (2018). Space Tyrant scores higher on Steam reviews (84% 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 Space Tyrant
Choose Space Tyrant if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 84% positive across 486 reviews.
Both The Last Federation and Space Tyrant 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 |  Space Tyrant | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.1% positive (344 reviews) | 84% positive (486 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Arcen Games | Blue Wizard Digital |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- The Last Federation (2014) is 4 years older than Space Tyrant (2018).
- Space Tyrant scores higher on Steam reviews (84% positive) than The Last Federation (74.1% positive).
- Space Tyrant is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than The Last Federation (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- The Last Federation is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Space Tyrant has no Deck rating yet.
The Last Federation vs Space Tyrant — FAQ
- Which is better, The Last Federation or Space Tyrant?
- On Steam reviews Space Tyrant scores higher (84% positive) than The Last Federation (74.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Space Tyrant 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 Space Tyrant first?
- If you want chronology, The Last Federation (2014) came out before Space Tyrant (2018). 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 Space Tyrant 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 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Last Federation is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Space Tyrant doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.