Choose Tharsis
Choose Tharsis if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,210 Steam reviews back the pick.
Tharsis vs Edge Of Galaxy
Tharsis and Edge Of Galaxy both land in Strategy, Indie, RPG 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, Indie, RPG on Steam. Tharsis (2016) is 5 years older than Edge Of Galaxy (2021). Edge Of Galaxy scores higher on Steam reviews (75% positive) than Tharsis (71.7% 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 Edge Of Galaxy
Choose Edge Of Galaxy if you want an Action and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Edge Of Galaxy launched in 2021.
Both Tharsis and Edge Of Galaxy sit in Strategy, Indie, and RPG 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
 Tharsis |  Edge Of Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.7% positive (1,210 reviews) | 75% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Choice Provisions | Kinderril |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Tharsis (2016) is 5 years older than Edge Of Galaxy (2021).
- Edge Of Galaxy scores higher on Steam reviews (75% positive) than Tharsis (71.7% positive).
- Edge Of Galaxy is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Tharsis (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Tharsis is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Edge Of Galaxy has no Deck rating yet.
Tharsis vs Edge Of Galaxy — FAQ
- Should I play Tharsis or Edge Of Galaxy first?
- If you want chronology, Tharsis (2016) came out before Edge Of Galaxy (2021). 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 Tharsis and Edge Of Galaxy similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, RPG 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 Tharsis run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Tharsis is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Edge Of Galaxy doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.