Choose BossConstructor
Choose BossConstructor if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. BossConstructor launched in 2016.
BossConstructor vs Nimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor
BossConstructor and Nimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor both land in Action, Indie, 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 Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam. BossConstructor (2016) is 4 years older than Nimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor (2020). Nimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor scores higher on Steam reviews (80.7% positive) than BossConstructor (71.5% 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 Nimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor
Choose Nimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 80.7% positive across 1,205 reviews.
Both BossConstructor and Nimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor sit in Action, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 BossConstructor |  Nimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, RPG | Action, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.5% positive (151 reviews) | 80.7% positive (1,205 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Neomateria Games GmbH | Stray Fawn Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- BossConstructor (2016) is 4 years older than Nimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor (2020).
- Nimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor scores higher on Steam reviews (80.7% positive) than BossConstructor (71.5% positive).
- BossConstructor is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Nimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Nimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; BossConstructor has no Deck rating yet.
BossConstructor vs Nimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor — FAQ
- Which is better, BossConstructor or Nimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor?
- On Steam reviews Nimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor scores higher (80.7% positive) than BossConstructor (71.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Nimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play BossConstructor or Nimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor first?
- If you want chronology, BossConstructor (2016) came out before Nimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor (2020). 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 BossConstructor and Nimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.