Choose Pixel Galaxy
Choose Pixel Galaxy if you want the Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pixel Galaxy launched in 2015.
Pixel Galaxy vs Close Order
Pixel Galaxy and Close Order both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Pixel Galaxy (2015) is 1 year older than Close Order (2016). Pixel Galaxy scores higher on Steam reviews (79.2% positive) than Close Order (58.8% 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 Close Order
Choose Close Order if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Close Order launched in 2016.
Both Pixel Galaxy and Close Order sit in Action and Indie 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
 Pixel Galaxy |  Close Order | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 1.01 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.2% positive (53 reviews) | 58.8% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Serenity Forge | Raconteur Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Pixel Galaxy (2015) is 1 year older than Close Order (2016).
- Pixel Galaxy scores higher on Steam reviews (79.2% positive) than Close Order (58.8% positive).
- Pixel Galaxy is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Close Order (1.01 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Pixel Galaxy is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Close Order has no Deck rating yet.
Pixel Galaxy vs Close Order — FAQ
- Should I play Pixel Galaxy or Close Order first?
- If you want chronology, Pixel Galaxy (2015) came out before Close Order (2016). 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 Pixel Galaxy and Close Order similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Does Close Order have multiplayer like Pixel Galaxy?
- No. Pixel Galaxy supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Close Order is listed as single-player only.
- Does Pixel Galaxy run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Pixel Galaxy is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Close Order doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.