Choose StellarDrive
Choose StellarDrive 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.
StellarDrive vs 9.8
StellarDrive and 9.8 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. StellarDrive has co-op; 9.8 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 9.8
Choose 9.8 if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. 9.8 launched in 2027.
Both StellarDrive and 9.8 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
 StellarDrive |  9.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | — | 2027 |
| Genres | Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Curious Owl Games | Tremoço Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- StellarDrive has co-op; 9.8 does not.
StellarDrive vs 9.8 — FAQ
- Are StellarDrive and 9.8 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.
- Does 9.8 have multiplayer like StellarDrive?
- No. StellarDrive supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while 9.8 is listed as single-player only.