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Glitchspace vs 5089: The Action RPG

Glitchspace and 5089: The Action RPG both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Both released in 2016. 5089: The Action RPG scores higher on Steam reviews (82.8% positive) than Glitchspace (71.1% 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 Glitchspace

Choose Glitchspace if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Glitchspace launched in 2016.

Choose 5089: The Action RPG

Choose 5089: The Action RPG if you want an Action and RPG game with Tracked Controller Support and Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 82.8% positive across 273 reviews.

Both Glitchspace and 5089: The Action RPG sit in Indie on Steam and both list VR Supported, 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

Glitchspace vs 5089: The Action RPG — Steam metadata comparison
Glitchspace — Steam game coverGlitchspace5089: The Action RPG — Steam game cover5089: The Action RPG
Released20162016
GenresIndie, AdventureAction, Indie, RPG
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
PriceFree to play7.99 USD
Steam reviews71.1% positive (287 reviews)82.8% positive (273 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlyCross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op
DevelopersSpace BudgiePhr00t's Software

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Glitchspace vs 5089: The Action RPG — FAQ

Which is better, Glitchspace or 5089: The Action RPG?
On Steam reviews 5089: The Action RPG scores higher (82.8% positive) than Glitchspace (71.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, 5089: The Action RPG is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Are Glitchspace and 5089: The Action RPG similar?
They overlap on 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 Glitchspace have multiplayer like 5089: The Action RPG?
No. 5089: The Action RPG supports multiplayer on Steam (Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op), while Glitchspace is listed as single-player only.
Is Glitchspace free?
Yes — Glitchspace is a free-to-play Steam title. 5089: The Action RPG is paid (7.99 USD).
Glitchspace vs 5089: The Action RPG — Verdict (2026) · imho.run