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 Galactic Dominion
The Last Federation and Galactic Dominion 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 Galactic Dominion (2018). The Last Federation scores higher on Steam reviews (74.1% positive) than Galactic Dominion (46.7% 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 Galactic Dominion
Choose Galactic Dominion if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Galactic Dominion launched in 2018.
Both The Last Federation and Galactic Dominion 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 |  Galactic Dominion | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Action, Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.1% positive (344 reviews) | 46.7% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Arcen Games | Forever Years |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- The Last Federation (2014) is 4 years older than Galactic Dominion (2018).
- The Last Federation scores higher on Steam reviews (74.1% positive) than Galactic Dominion (46.7% positive).
- Galactic Dominion is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than The Last Federation (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- The Last Federation is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Galactic Dominion has no Deck rating yet.
The Last Federation vs Galactic Dominion — FAQ
- Should I play The Last Federation or Galactic Dominion first?
- If you want chronology, The Last Federation (2014) came out before Galactic Dominion (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 Galactic Dominion 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. Galactic Dominion doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.