Choose Derelict Redux
Choose Derelict Redux if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Derelict Redux launched in 2016.
Derelict Redux vs Dark Old Sun II: Unspace
Derelict Redux and Dark Old Sun II: Unspace both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Derelict Redux (2016) is 8 years older than Dark Old Sun II: Unspace (2024). Derelict Redux is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Dark Old Sun II: Unspace (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Dark Old Sun II: Unspace
Choose Dark Old Sun II: Unspace if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Dark Old Sun II: Unspace launched in 2024.
Both Derelict Redux and Dark Old Sun II: Unspace sit in Action 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
 Derelict Redux |  Dark Old Sun II: Unspace | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 50% positive (18 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Floor59Games | SN!Somos Nerds |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Derelict Redux (2016) is 8 years older than Dark Old Sun II: Unspace (2024).
- Derelict Redux is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Dark Old Sun II: Unspace (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Derelict Redux vs Dark Old Sun II: Unspace — FAQ
- Should I play Derelict Redux or Dark Old Sun II: Unspace first?
- If you want chronology, Derelict Redux (2016) came out before Dark Old Sun II: Unspace (2024). 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 Derelict Redux and Dark Old Sun II: Unspace similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.