EVERSPACE™ vs Residual
EVERSPACE™ and Residual 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 4 years older than Residual (2021). EVERSPACE™ scores higher on Steam reviews (77.8% positive) than Residual (68.4% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 EVERSPACE™ |  Residual | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.8% positive (5,072 reviews) | 68.4% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ROCKFISH Games | Orangepixel |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- EVERSPACE™ (2017) is 4 years older than Residual (2021).
- EVERSPACE™ scores higher on Steam reviews (77.8% positive) than Residual (68.4% positive).
- Residual is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than EVERSPACE™ (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- EVERSPACE™ is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Residual has no Deck rating yet.
EVERSPACE™ vs Residual — FAQ
- Should I play EVERSPACE™ or Residual first?
- If you want chronology, EVERSPACE™ (2017) came out before Residual (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 EVERSPACE™ and Residual 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. Residual doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.