Choose EVERSPACE™
Choose EVERSPACE™ if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 5,072 Steam reviews back the pick.
EVERSPACE™ vs Caretaker Retribution
EVERSPACE™ and Caretaker Retribution 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. Caretaker Retribution (2016) is 1 year older than EVERSPACE™ (2017). EVERSPACE™ is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Caretaker Retribution has no Deck rating yet. 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 Caretaker Retribution
Choose Caretaker Retribution if you want a Simulation game with Tracked Controller Support. Caretaker Retribution launched in 2016.
Both EVERSPACE™ and Caretaker Retribution sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list VR Supported, 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™ |  Caretaker Retribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 77.8% positive (5,072 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ROCKFISH Games | Xiotex Studios Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Caretaker Retribution (2016) is 1 year older than EVERSPACE™ (2017).
- EVERSPACE™ is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Caretaker Retribution has no Deck rating yet.
EVERSPACE™ vs Caretaker Retribution — FAQ
- Should I play EVERSPACE™ or Caretaker Retribution first?
- If you want chronology, Caretaker Retribution (2016) came out before EVERSPACE™ (2017). 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 Caretaker Retribution 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. Caretaker Retribution doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.