Choose ALONE IN SPACE
Choose ALONE IN SPACE if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. ALONE IN SPACE launched in 2016.
ALONE IN SPACE vs The Station
ALONE IN SPACE and The Station both land in Adventure 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 Adventure games on Steam. ALONE IN SPACE (2016) is 2 years older than The Station (2018). The Station scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% positive) than ALONE IN SPACE (33.8% 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 The Station
Choose The Station if you want an Indie experience. The Station launched in 2018.
Both ALONE IN SPACE and The Station sit in Adventure 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
 ALONE IN SPACE |  The Station | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 33.8% positive (77 reviews) | 85.7% positive (685 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Butterflyware | The Station Game ltd |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- ALONE IN SPACE (2016) is 2 years older than The Station (2018).
- The Station scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% positive) than ALONE IN SPACE (33.8% positive).
- ALONE IN SPACE is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than The Station (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
ALONE IN SPACE vs The Station — FAQ
- Should I play ALONE IN SPACE or The Station first?
- If you want chronology, ALONE IN SPACE (2016) came out before The Station (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 ALONE IN SPACE and The Station similar?
- They overlap on Adventure 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.