Choose Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri
Choose Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri launched in 2015.
Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri vs System Shock
Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri and System Shock both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri (2015) is 8 years older than System Shock (2023). Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri scores higher on Steam reviews (97.4% positive) than System Shock (90.9% 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 System Shock
Choose System Shock if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 7,516 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri and System Shock sit in Action 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
 Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri |  System Shock | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Simulation | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.4% positive (76 reviews) | 90.9% positive (7,516 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Looking Glass Studios | Nightdive Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri (2015) is 8 years older than System Shock (2023).
- Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri scores higher on Steam reviews (97.4% positive) than System Shock (90.9% positive).
- Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than System Shock (5.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- System Shock is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri has no Deck rating yet.
Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri vs System Shock — FAQ
- Should I play Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri or System Shock first?
- If you want chronology, Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri (2015) came out before System Shock (2023). 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 Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri and System Shock similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.