Choose SpaceEngine
Choose SpaceEngine if you want an Indie and Casual experience. 8,862 Steam reviews back the pick.
SpaceEngine vs Lunar Odyssey
SpaceEngine and Lunar Odyssey both land in 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 Simulation, Early Access on Steam. SpaceEngine (2019) is 3 years older than Lunar Odyssey (2022). SpaceEngine scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Lunar Odyssey (54.5% 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 Lunar Odyssey
Choose Lunar Odyssey if you want the VR Only side of the pairing. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Lunar Odyssey launched in 2022.
Both SpaceEngine and Lunar Odyssey sit in Simulation and Early Access on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support, 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
 SpaceEngine |  Lunar Odyssey | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access | Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 20.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (8,862 reviews) | 54.5% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cosmographic Software | Fractal Blue Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- SpaceEngine (2019) is 3 years older than Lunar Odyssey (2022).
- SpaceEngine scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Lunar Odyssey (54.5% positive).
- Lunar Odyssey is free; SpaceEngine is paid (20.99 USD).
- SpaceEngine is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Lunar Odyssey has no Deck rating yet.
SpaceEngine vs Lunar Odyssey — FAQ
- Should I play SpaceEngine or Lunar Odyssey first?
- If you want chronology, SpaceEngine (2019) came out before Lunar Odyssey (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 SpaceEngine and Lunar Odyssey similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Is Lunar Odyssey free?
- Yes — Lunar Odyssey is a free-to-play Steam title. SpaceEngine is paid (20.99 USD).