Choose Polaris Sector
Choose Polaris Sector if you want a Strategy experience. Polaris Sector launched in 2016.
Polaris Sector vs Lost Technology
Polaris Sector and Lost Technology both land in Simulation 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 are Simulation games on Steam. Polaris Sector (2016) is 1 year older than Lost Technology (2017). Lost Technology scores higher on Steam reviews (86.5% positive) than Polaris Sector (63.9% 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 Lost Technology
Choose Lost Technology if you want an Indie game with Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Adjustable Difficulty. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 86.5% positive across 377 reviews.
Both Polaris Sector and Lost Technology sit in Simulation 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
 Polaris Sector |  Lost Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 63.9% positive (230 reviews) | 86.5% positive (377 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SoftWarWare | Studio 4D |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Polaris Sector (2016) is 1 year older than Lost Technology (2017).
- Lost Technology scores higher on Steam reviews (86.5% positive) than Polaris Sector (63.9% positive).
- Lost Technology is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Polaris Sector (4.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
Polaris Sector vs Lost Technology — FAQ
- Which is better, Polaris Sector or Lost Technology?
- On Steam reviews Lost Technology scores higher (86.5% positive) than Polaris Sector (63.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Lost Technology is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Polaris Sector or Lost Technology first?
- If you want chronology, Polaris Sector (2016) came out before Lost Technology (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 Polaris Sector and Lost Technology similar?
- They overlap on Simulation 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.