Choose Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor
Choose Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor launched in 2016.
Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor vs Distortions
Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor and Distortions both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG 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 Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor (2016) is 2 years older than Distortions (2018). Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor scores higher on Steam reviews (79.4% positive) than Distortions (47.7% 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 Distortions
Choose Distortions if you want an Action experience. Distortions launched in 2018.
Both Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor and Distortions sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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
 Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor |  Distortions | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.4% positive (530 reviews) | 47.7% positive (44 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sundae Month | Among Giants |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor (2016) is 2 years older than Distortions (2018).
- Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor scores higher on Steam reviews (79.4% positive) than Distortions (47.7% positive).
- Distortions is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor vs Distortions — FAQ
- Should I play Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor or Distortions first?
- If you want chronology, Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor (2016) came out before Distortions (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 Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor and Distortions similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG 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.