Choose Osmos
Choose Osmos if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Osmos launched in 2009.
Osmos vs VOYAGER
Osmos and VOYAGER 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. Osmos (2009) is 14 years older than VOYAGER (2023). VOYAGER scores higher on Steam reviews (93.1% positive) than Osmos (88.6% 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 VOYAGER
Choose VOYAGER if you want an Adventure and Simulation game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.1% positive across 116 reviews.
Both Osmos and VOYAGER 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
 Osmos |  VOYAGER | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.6% positive (403 reviews) | 93.1% positive (116 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Hemisphere Games | Planetary Gears, Logical Extremes |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Osmos (2009) is 14 years older than VOYAGER (2023).
- VOYAGER scores higher on Steam reviews (93.1% positive) than Osmos (88.6% positive).
- VOYAGER is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Osmos (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- VOYAGER has co-op; Osmos does not.
- Steam Deck: Osmos is Deck Playable, VOYAGER is Deck Verified.
Osmos vs VOYAGER — FAQ
- Which is better, Osmos or VOYAGER?
- On Steam reviews VOYAGER scores higher (93.1% positive) than Osmos (88.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, VOYAGER is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Osmos or VOYAGER first?
- If you want chronology, Osmos (2009) came out before VOYAGER (2023). 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 Osmos and VOYAGER 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 Osmos have multiplayer like VOYAGER?
- No. VOYAGER supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Osmos is listed as single-player only.