Choose Star Squadron
Choose Star Squadron if you want a Simulation experience. Star Squadron launched in 2027.
Star Squadron vs Orbital Command
Star Squadron and Orbital Command 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. Orbital Command (2026) is 1 year older than Star Squadron (2027). 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 Command
Choose Orbital Command if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. Orbital Command launched in 2026.
Both Star Squadron and Orbital Command 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
 Star Squadron |  Orbital Command | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | All Seeing Eye Games | NIA Games LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Orbital Command (2026) is 1 year older than Star Squadron (2027).
Star Squadron vs Orbital Command — FAQ
- Should I play Star Squadron or Orbital Command first?
- If you want chronology, Orbital Command (2026) came out before Star Squadron (2027). 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 Star Squadron and Orbital Command 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.