Choose Space Station Alpha
Choose Space Station Alpha if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Station Alpha launched in 2015.
Space Station Alpha vs Aven Colony
Space Station Alpha and Aven Colony both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Space Station Alpha (2015) is 2 years older than Aven Colony (2017). Aven Colony scores higher on Steam reviews (73.4% positive) than Space Station Alpha (48.4% 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 Aven Colony
Choose Aven Colony if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,201 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Space Station Alpha and Aven Colony sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation 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
 Space Station Alpha |  Aven Colony | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 48.4% positive (31 reviews) | 73.4% positive (1,201 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | NuclearFirecracker | Mothership Entertainment LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Space Station Alpha (2015) is 2 years older than Aven Colony (2017).
- Aven Colony scores higher on Steam reviews (73.4% positive) than Space Station Alpha (48.4% positive).
- Space Station Alpha is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Aven Colony (5.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Aven Colony is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Space Station Alpha has no Deck rating yet.
Space Station Alpha vs Aven Colony — FAQ
- Should I play Space Station Alpha or Aven Colony first?
- If you want chronology, Space Station Alpha (2015) came out before Aven Colony (2017). 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 Space Station Alpha and Aven Colony similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.