Choose Dark Matter
Choose Dark Matter if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Dark Matter launched in 2015.
Dark Matter vs Orbital Invaders
Dark Matter and Orbital Invaders both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Dark Matter (2015) is 5 years older than Orbital Invaders (2020). Orbital Invaders is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Dark Matter (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Orbital Invaders
Choose Orbital Invaders if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Orbital Invaders launched in 2020.
Both Dark Matter and Orbital Invaders sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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
 Dark Matter |  Orbital Invaders | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.4% positive (14 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | — | Shaggy Dwarf |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Dark Matter (2015) is 5 years older than Orbital Invaders (2020).
- Orbital Invaders is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Dark Matter (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Dark Matter vs Orbital Invaders — FAQ
- Should I play Dark Matter or Orbital Invaders first?
- If you want chronology, Dark Matter (2015) came out before Orbital Invaders (2020). 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 Dark Matter and Orbital Invaders similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.