Choose Rebel Galaxy
Choose Rebel Galaxy if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 5,259 Steam reviews back the pick.
Rebel Galaxy vs The Pirates of Sector 7
Rebel Galaxy and The Pirates of Sector 7 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 3 years older than The Pirates of Sector 7 (2018). The Pirates of Sector 7 is free; Rebel Galaxy is paid (3.99 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 The Pirates of Sector 7
Choose The Pirates of Sector 7 if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. The Pirates of Sector 7 launched in 2018.
Both Rebel Galaxy and The Pirates of Sector 7 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 |  The Pirates of Sector 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 86.4% positive (5,259 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Double Damage Games | ToddMakesGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Rebel Galaxy (2015) is 3 years older than The Pirates of Sector 7 (2018).
- The Pirates of Sector 7 is free; Rebel Galaxy is paid (3.99 USD).
- Rebel Galaxy is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Pirates of Sector 7 has no Deck rating yet.
Rebel Galaxy vs The Pirates of Sector 7 — FAQ
- Should I play Rebel Galaxy or The Pirates of Sector 7 first?
- If you want chronology, Rebel Galaxy (2015) came out before The Pirates of Sector 7 (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 Rebel Galaxy and The Pirates of Sector 7 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.
- Is The Pirates of Sector 7 free?
- Yes — The Pirates of Sector 7 is a free-to-play Steam title. Rebel Galaxy is paid (3.99 USD).
- Does Rebel Galaxy run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Rebel Galaxy is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Pirates of Sector 7 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.