Choose Space Rogue
Choose Space Rogue if it's currently about 62% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Rogue launched in 2016.
Space Rogue vs Shortest Trip to Earth
Space Rogue and Shortest Trip to Earth 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 Rogue (2016) is 3 years older than Shortest Trip to Earth (2019). Shortest Trip to Earth scores higher on Steam reviews (74.1% positive) than Space Rogue (58.9% 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 Shortest Trip to Earth
Choose Shortest Trip to Earth if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 74.1% positive across 926 reviews.
Both Space Rogue and Shortest Trip to Earth 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 Rogue |  Shortest Trip to Earth | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 25.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 58.9% positive (241 reviews) | 74.1% positive (926 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Red Beat | Interactive Fate |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Space Rogue (2016) is 3 years older than Shortest Trip to Earth (2019).
- Shortest Trip to Earth scores higher on Steam reviews (74.1% positive) than Space Rogue (58.9% positive).
- Space Rogue is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than Shortest Trip to Earth (9.99 USD vs. 25.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Space Rogue vs Shortest Trip to Earth — FAQ
- Which is better, Space Rogue or Shortest Trip to Earth?
- On Steam reviews Shortest Trip to Earth scores higher (74.1% positive) than Space Rogue (58.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Shortest Trip to Earth is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Space Rogue or Shortest Trip to Earth first?
- If you want chronology, Space Rogue (2016) came out before Shortest Trip to Earth (2019). 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 Rogue and Shortest Trip to Earth 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.