Choose Rebel Galaxy
Choose Rebel Galaxy if you want a RPG experience. 5,259 Steam reviews back the pick.
Rebel Galaxy vs Space Journey
Rebel Galaxy and Space Journey both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Rebel Galaxy (2015) is 5 years older than Space Journey (2020). Space Journey is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Rebel Galaxy (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Space Journey
Choose Space Journey if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Journey launched in 2020.
Both Rebel Galaxy and Space Journey sit in Action, 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
 Rebel Galaxy |  Space Journey | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.4% positive (5,259 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Double Damage Games | Starmops |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Rebel Galaxy (2015) is 5 years older than Space Journey (2020).
- Space Journey is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Rebel Galaxy (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Rebel Galaxy is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Space Journey has no Deck rating yet.
Rebel Galaxy vs Space Journey — FAQ
- Should I play Rebel Galaxy or Space Journey first?
- If you want chronology, Rebel Galaxy (2015) came out before Space Journey (2020). 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 Rebel Galaxy and Space Journey similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does Rebel Galaxy run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Rebel Galaxy is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Space Journey doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.