Choose Shallow Space
Choose Shallow Space if you want a RPG experience. Shallow Space launched in 2015.
Shallow Space vs Near Sol
Shallow Space and Near Sol both land in Strategy, Simulation, Early Access 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 Strategy, Simulation, Early Access on Steam. Shallow Space (2015) is 7 years older than Near Sol (2022). Near Sol is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than Shallow Space (7.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Near Sol
Choose Near Sol if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 47% cheaper on the Steam Store. Near Sol launched in 2022.
Both Shallow Space and Near Sol sit in Strategy, Simulation, and Early Access 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
 Shallow Space |  Near Sol | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 21.9% positive (146 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | — | LTide |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- Shallow Space (2015) is 7 years older than Near Sol (2022).
- Near Sol is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than Shallow Space (7.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Shallow Space vs Near Sol — FAQ
- Should I play Shallow Space or Near Sol first?
- If you want chronology, Shallow Space (2015) came out before Near Sol (2022). 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 Shallow Space and Near Sol similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation, Early Access 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.