Choose EVERSPACE™
Choose EVERSPACE™ if you want the VR Supported side of the pairing. 5,072 Steam reviews back the pick.
EVERSPACE™ vs Space Mercs
EVERSPACE™ and Space Mercs 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. EVERSPACE™ (2017) is 2 years older than Space Mercs (2019). EVERSPACE™ scores higher on Steam reviews (77.8% positive) than Space Mercs (67.4% 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 Space Mercs
Choose Space Mercs if it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Mercs launched in 2019.
Both EVERSPACE™ and Space Mercs 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
 EVERSPACE™ |  Space Mercs | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.8% positive (5,072 reviews) | 67.4% positive (43 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ROCKFISH Games | Bearded Giant Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- EVERSPACE™ (2017) is 2 years older than Space Mercs (2019).
- EVERSPACE™ scores higher on Steam reviews (77.8% positive) than Space Mercs (67.4% positive).
- Space Mercs is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than EVERSPACE™ (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- EVERSPACE™ is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Space Mercs has no Deck rating yet.
EVERSPACE™ vs Space Mercs — FAQ
- Should I play EVERSPACE™ or Space Mercs first?
- If you want chronology, EVERSPACE™ (2017) came out before Space Mercs (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 EVERSPACE™ and Space Mercs 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 EVERSPACE™ run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — EVERSPACE™ is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Space Mercs doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.