Choose No Man's Sky
Choose No Man's Sky if you want an Action and Adventure game with Online PvP, PvP, and Tracked Controller Support. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 180,011 Steam reviews back the pick.
No Man's Sky vs Spiritus Astrum
No Man's Sky and Spiritus Astrum sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: No Man's Sky (2016) is 10 years older than Spiritus Astrum (2026). No Man's Sky scores higher on Steam reviews (81.6% positive) than Spiritus Astrum (76.2% positive). Spiritus Astrum is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than No Man's Sky (4.99 USD vs. 59.99 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 Spiritus Astrum
Choose Spiritus Astrum if you want an Indie, Simulation, and RPG game with #category_playable_at_your_own_pace and #category_contrast_controls. On Steam, it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. Spiritus Astrum launched in 2026.
Both No Man's Sky and Spiritus Astrum ship Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Playable without Timed Input on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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
 No Man's Sky |  Spiritus Astrum | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.6% positive (180,011 reviews) | 76.2% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Hello Games | Phoenix Game Development |
Side by side
- No Man's Sky (2016) is 10 years older than Spiritus Astrum (2026).
- No Man's Sky scores higher on Steam reviews (81.6% positive) than Spiritus Astrum (76.2% positive).
- Spiritus Astrum is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than No Man's Sky (4.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- No Man's Sky is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Spiritus Astrum has no Deck rating yet.
No Man's Sky vs Spiritus Astrum — FAQ
- Should I play No Man's Sky or Spiritus Astrum first?
- If you want chronology, No Man's Sky (2016) came out before Spiritus Astrum (2026). 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.
- Do both No Man's Sky and Spiritus Astrum have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: No Man's Sky ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Spiritus Astrum ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does No Man's Sky run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — No Man's Sky is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Spiritus Astrum doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.