Choose SpaceEngine
Choose SpaceEngine if you want an Early Access game with Tracked Controller Support. 8,862 Steam reviews back the pick.
SpaceEngine vs Relax In Space
SpaceEngine and Relax In Space both land in Indie, Simulation, 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, Simulation, Casual on Steam. SpaceEngine (2019) is 5 years older than Relax In Space (2024). Relax In Space is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than SpaceEngine (7.99 USD vs. 20.99 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 Relax In Space
Choose Relax In Space if you want an Adventure game with HDR available. On Steam, it's currently about 62% cheaper on the Steam Store. Relax In Space launched in 2024.
Both SpaceEngine and Relax In Space sit in Indie, Simulation, 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
 SpaceEngine |  Relax In Space | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 20.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (8,862 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cosmographic Software | Lucky Cog Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- SpaceEngine (2019) is 5 years older than Relax In Space (2024).
- Relax In Space is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than SpaceEngine (7.99 USD vs. 20.99 USD).
- SpaceEngine is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Relax In Space has no Deck rating yet.
SpaceEngine vs Relax In Space — FAQ
- Should I play SpaceEngine or Relax In Space first?
- If you want chronology, SpaceEngine (2019) came out before Relax In Space (2024). 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 Relax In Space similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, 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.