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BossConstructor vs Eternal Space Battles

BossConstructor and Eternal Space Battles 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 2 years older than Eternal Space Battles (2018). Eternal Space Battles scores higher on Steam reviews (76.9% 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 BossConstructor

Choose BossConstructor if you want a RPG experience. BossConstructor launched in 2016.

Choose Eternal Space Battles

Choose Eternal Space Battles if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Eternal Space Battles launched in 2018.

Both BossConstructor and Eternal Space Battles 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 vs Eternal Space Battles — Steam metadata comparison
BossConstructor — Steam game coverBossConstructorEternal Space Battles — Steam game coverEternal Space Battles
Released20162018
GenresAction, Indie, Simulation, RPGAction, Indie, Simulation
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price14.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews71.5% positive (151 reviews)76.9% positive (13 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersNeomateria Games GmbHOnlyjoy's production

Side by side

BossConstructor vs Eternal Space Battles — FAQ

Should I play BossConstructor or Eternal Space Battles first?
If you want chronology, BossConstructor (2016) came out before Eternal Space Battles (2018). 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 Eternal Space Battles 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.
Is Eternal Space Battles free?
Yes — Eternal Space Battles is a free-to-play Steam title. BossConstructor is paid (14.99 USD).
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