Choose StarbaseSim
Choose StarbaseSim if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. StarbaseSim launched in 2025.
StarbaseSim vs Space Town: Kids & Toddlers Space Exploration
StarbaseSim and Space Town: Kids & Toddlers Space Exploration both land in Simulation, Early Access 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 Simulation, Early Access on Steam. StarbaseSim (2025) is 1 year older than Space Town: Kids & Toddlers Space Exploration (2026). Space Town: Kids & Toddlers Space Exploration is currently ~51% cheaper on Steam than StarbaseSim (7.99 USD vs. 16.37 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 Space Town: Kids & Toddlers Space Exploration
Choose Space Town: Kids & Toddlers Space Exploration if you want a Casual game with Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 51% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Town: Kids & Toddlers Space Exploration launched in 2026.
Both StarbaseSim and Space Town: Kids & Toddlers Space Exploration sit in Simulation and Early Access 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
 StarbaseSim |  Space Town: Kids & Toddlers Space Exploration | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Simulation, Early Access | Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 16.37 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (30 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | AshtorakSimGames | Crater Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- StarbaseSim (2025) is 1 year older than Space Town: Kids & Toddlers Space Exploration (2026).
- Space Town: Kids & Toddlers Space Exploration is currently ~51% cheaper on Steam than StarbaseSim (7.99 USD vs. 16.37 USD).
- StarbaseSim has co-op; Space Town: Kids & Toddlers Space Exploration does not.
StarbaseSim vs Space Town: Kids & Toddlers Space Exploration — FAQ
- Should I play StarbaseSim or Space Town: Kids & Toddlers Space Exploration first?
- If you want chronology, StarbaseSim (2025) came out before Space Town: Kids & Toddlers Space Exploration (2026). 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 StarbaseSim and Space Town: Kids & Toddlers Space Exploration similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, Early Access 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 Space Town: Kids & Toddlers Space Exploration have multiplayer like StarbaseSim?
- No. StarbaseSim supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Space Town: Kids & Toddlers Space Exploration is listed as single-player only.