Choose GRAV
Choose GRAV if you want the Multi-player and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 2,710 Steam reviews back the pick.
GRAV vs Fringes of the Empire
GRAV and Fringes of the Empire both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Both released in 2015. Fringes of the Empire is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than GRAV (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Fringes of the Empire
Choose Fringes of the Empire if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Fringes of the Empire launched in 2015.
Both GRAV and Fringes of the Empire sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 GRAV |  Fringes of the Empire | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 45.5% positive (2,710 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | BitMonster, Inc. | Lost Astronaut Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Both released in 2015.
- Fringes of the Empire is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than GRAV (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- GRAV has co-op; Fringes of the Empire does not.
- GRAV is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Fringes of the Empire has no Deck rating yet.
GRAV vs Fringes of the Empire — FAQ
- Are GRAV and Fringes of the Empire similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Fringes of the Empire have multiplayer like GRAV?
- No. GRAV supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while Fringes of the Empire is listed as single-player only.
- Does GRAV run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — GRAV is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Fringes of the Empire doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.