Choose StarbaseSim
Choose StarbaseSim if it matches what drew you to this matchup. StarbaseSim launched in 2025.
StarbaseSim vs Sound of Space
StarbaseSim and Sound of Space 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 2 years older than Sound of Space (2027). Both support cooperative play. 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 Sound of Space
Choose Sound of Space if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. Sound of Space launched in 2027.
Both StarbaseSim and Sound of Space sit in Simulation and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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 |  Sound of Space | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2027 |
| Genres | Simulation, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 16.37 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (30 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | AshtorakSimGames | BIGBOI STUDIOS |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- StarbaseSim (2025) is 2 years older than Sound of Space (2027).
- Both support cooperative play.
StarbaseSim vs Sound of Space — FAQ
- Should I play StarbaseSim or Sound of Space first?
- If you want chronology, StarbaseSim (2025) came out before Sound of Space (2027). 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 Sound of Space 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.
- Do both StarbaseSim and Sound of Space have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: StarbaseSim ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Sound of Space ships Online Co-op, Co-op.