Choose Cosmonautica
Choose Cosmonautica if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. Cosmonautica launched in 2015.
Cosmonautica vs Orbit Zero
Cosmonautica and Orbit Zero both land in Strategy, Simulation 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 on Steam. Cosmonautica (2015) is 8 years older than Orbit Zero (2023). Orbit Zero scores higher on Steam reviews (75% positive) than Cosmonautica (45% 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 Orbit Zero
Choose Orbit Zero if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Orbit Zero launched in 2023.
Both Cosmonautica and Orbit Zero sit in Strategy and Simulation 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
 Cosmonautica |  Orbit Zero | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 45% positive (609 reviews) | 75% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Chasing Carrots | Kaan Özgül |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Cosmonautica (2015) is 8 years older than Orbit Zero (2023).
- Orbit Zero scores higher on Steam reviews (75% positive) than Cosmonautica (45% positive).
- Orbit Zero is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Cosmonautica (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Orbit Zero is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Cosmonautica has no Deck rating yet.
Cosmonautica vs Orbit Zero — FAQ
- Should I play Cosmonautica or Orbit Zero first?
- If you want chronology, Cosmonautica (2015) came out before Orbit Zero (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 Cosmonautica and Orbit Zero similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation 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.