Choose Rebel Galaxy
Choose Rebel Galaxy if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 86.4% positive across 5,259 reviews.
Rebel Galaxy vs Rebel Galaxy Outlaw
Rebel Galaxy and Rebel Galaxy Outlaw 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 Rebel Galaxy Outlaw (2020). Rebel Galaxy scores higher on Steam reviews (86.4% positive) than Rebel Galaxy Outlaw (65.6% 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 Rebel Galaxy Outlaw
Choose Rebel Galaxy Outlaw if it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Rebel Galaxy Outlaw launched in 2020.
Both Rebel Galaxy and Rebel Galaxy Outlaw 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 |  Rebel Galaxy Outlaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.4% positive (5,259 reviews) | 65.6% positive (717 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Double Damage Games | Double Damage Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Rebel Galaxy (2015) is 5 years older than Rebel Galaxy Outlaw (2020).
- Rebel Galaxy scores higher on Steam reviews (86.4% positive) than Rebel Galaxy Outlaw (65.6% positive).
- Rebel Galaxy is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Rebel Galaxy Outlaw (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Rebel Galaxy is Deck Playable, Rebel Galaxy Outlaw is Deck Unsupported.
Rebel Galaxy vs Rebel Galaxy Outlaw — FAQ
- Which is better, Rebel Galaxy or Rebel Galaxy Outlaw?
- On Steam reviews Rebel Galaxy scores higher (86.4% positive) than Rebel Galaxy Outlaw (65.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Rebel Galaxy is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Rebel Galaxy or Rebel Galaxy Outlaw first?
- If you want chronology, Rebel Galaxy (2015) came out before Rebel Galaxy Outlaw (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 Rebel Galaxy Outlaw 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.