Should I play Star Dice or Contested Space first?

If you want chronology, Star Dice (2026) came out before Contested Space (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 Dice and Contested Space similar?

They overlap on Strategy, 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 Star Dice have multiplayer like Contested Space?

No. Contested Space supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Star Dice is listed as single-player only.

Star Dice vs Contested Space

Star Dice and Contested Space both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Star Dice (2026) is 1 year older than Contested Space (2027). Contested Space has co-op; Star Dice does not. 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 Star Dice

Choose Star Dice if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Star Dice launched in 2026.

Choose Contested Space

Choose Contested Space if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Contested Space launched in 2027.

Both Star Dice and Contested Space sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support, 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.

Star Dice vs Contested Space — Steam metadata comparison
	Star Dice	Contested Space
Released	2026	2027
Genres	Strategy, Indie	Strategy, Indie
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, Linux
Steam Deck	Unrated	Unrated
Price	Price unknown	Price unknown
Steam reviews	—	—
Multiplayer	Single-player only	Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
Developers	Just L Studio	Null & Void Games LLC

Side by side

Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
Star Dice (2026) is 1 year older than Contested Space (2027).
Contested Space has co-op; Star Dice does not.