Choose DESYNC
Choose DESYNC if it matches what drew you to this matchup. DESYNC launched in 2017.
DESYNC vs BACK OF SPACE
DESYNC and BACK OF SPACE 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. DESYNC (2017) is 4 years older than BACK OF SPACE (2021). Both sit near 77% positive on Steam (DESYNC: 286 reviews, BACK OF SPACE: 95). 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 BACK OF SPACE
Choose BACK OF SPACE if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. BACK OF SPACE launched in 2021.
Both DESYNC and BACK OF SPACE sit in Action and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (77.3% vs 76.8% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 DESYNC |  BACK OF SPACE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.3% positive (286 reviews) | 76.8% positive (95 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | The Foregone Syndicate | 3RD BOOK |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- DESYNC (2017) is 4 years older than BACK OF SPACE (2021).
- Both sit near 77% positive on Steam (DESYNC: 286 reviews, BACK OF SPACE: 95).
- BACK OF SPACE is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than DESYNC (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- BACK OF SPACE is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; DESYNC has no Deck rating yet.
DESYNC vs BACK OF SPACE — FAQ
- Should I play DESYNC or BACK OF SPACE first?
- If you want chronology, DESYNC (2017) came out before BACK OF SPACE (2021). 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 DESYNC and BACK OF SPACE 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.