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Ghostship Aftermath vs The Solus Project

Ghostship Aftermath and The Solus Project both land in Indie, Adventure 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Ghostship Aftermath (2014) is 2 years older than The Solus Project (2016). The Solus Project scores higher on Steam reviews (77.9% positive) than Ghostship Aftermath (45.6% 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 Ghostship Aftermath

Choose Ghostship Aftermath if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ghostship Aftermath launched in 2014.

Choose The Solus Project

Choose The Solus Project if you want a Simulation game with Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported. 1,536 Steam reviews back the pick.

Both Ghostship Aftermath and The Solus Project sit in Indie and Adventure 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

Ghostship Aftermath vs The Solus Project — Steam metadata comparison
Ghostship Aftermath — Steam game coverGhostship AftermathThe Solus Project — Steam game coverThe Solus Project
Released20142016
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureIndie, Adventure, Simulation
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Playable
Price9.99 USD19.99 USD
Steam reviews45.6% positive (57 reviews)77.9% positive (1,536 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersMadAboutGamesStudiosHourences, Grip Games

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Ghostship Aftermath vs The Solus Project — FAQ

Should I play Ghostship Aftermath or The Solus Project first?
If you want chronology, Ghostship Aftermath (2014) came out before The Solus Project (2016). 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 Ghostship Aftermath and The Solus Project similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.
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