Choose Micron
Choose Micron if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Micron launched in 2014.
Micron vs Space Rocks
Micron and Space Rocks both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Micron (2014) is 3 years older than Space Rocks (2017). Space Rocks is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Micron (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Rocks
Choose Space Rocks if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Rocks launched in 2017.
Both Micron and Space Rocks sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Micron |  Space Rocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.5% positive (94 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Apparition Games | Alister Software |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Micron (2014) is 3 years older than Space Rocks (2017).
- Space Rocks is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Micron (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Micron is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Space Rocks has no Deck rating yet.
Micron vs Space Rocks — FAQ
- Should I play Micron or Space Rocks first?
- If you want chronology, Micron (2014) came out before Space Rocks (2017). 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 Micron and Space Rocks similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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 Micron run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Micron is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Space Rocks doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.