Choose XenoShyft
Choose XenoShyft if you want a Casual game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. XenoShyft launched in 2016.
XenoShyft vs Deep Sky Derelicts
XenoShyft and Deep Sky Derelicts 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. XenoShyft (2016) is 2 years older than Deep Sky Derelicts (2018). Deep Sky Derelicts scores higher on Steam reviews (72% positive) than XenoShyft (65.9% 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 Deep Sky Derelicts
Choose Deep Sky Derelicts if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. 1,130 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both XenoShyft and Deep Sky Derelicts sit in Strategy and Indie 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
 XenoShyft |  Deep Sky Derelicts | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.9% positive (88 reviews) | 72% positive (1,130 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | CMON | Snowhound Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- XenoShyft (2016) is 2 years older than Deep Sky Derelicts (2018).
- Deep Sky Derelicts scores higher on Steam reviews (72% positive) than XenoShyft (65.9% positive).
- XenoShyft is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Deep Sky Derelicts (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- XenoShyft has co-op; Deep Sky Derelicts does not.
- Deep Sky Derelicts is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; XenoShyft has no Deck rating yet.
XenoShyft vs Deep Sky Derelicts — FAQ
- Should I play XenoShyft or Deep Sky Derelicts first?
- If you want chronology, XenoShyft (2016) came out before Deep Sky Derelicts (2018). 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 XenoShyft and Deep Sky Derelicts 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 Deep Sky Derelicts have multiplayer like XenoShyft?
- No. XenoShyft supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op), while Deep Sky Derelicts is listed as single-player only.