Choose Avorion
Choose Avorion if you want an Action game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 7,884 Steam reviews back the pick.
Avorion vs Rocket Simulator
Avorion and Rocket Simulator both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Simulation on Steam. Avorion (2020) is 5 years older than Rocket Simulator (2025). Rocket Simulator is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Avorion (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD). 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 Rocket Simulator
Choose Rocket Simulator if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rocket Simulator launched in 2025.
Both Avorion and Rocket Simulator sit in Indie and 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
 Avorion |  Rocket Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.4% positive (7,884 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Boxelware | Digital Traveller Praha |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Avorion (2020) is 5 years older than Rocket Simulator (2025).
- Rocket Simulator is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Avorion (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Avorion has co-op; Rocket Simulator does not.
- Avorion is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Rocket Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
Avorion vs Rocket Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Avorion or Rocket Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Avorion (2020) came out before Rocket Simulator (2025). 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 Avorion and Rocket Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 Rocket Simulator have multiplayer like Avorion?
- No. Avorion supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Rocket Simulator is listed as single-player only.
- Does Avorion run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Avorion is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Rocket Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.