Choose Derelict Redux
Choose Derelict Redux if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Derelict Redux launched in 2016.
Derelict Redux vs Nebula
Derelict Redux and Nebula 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 7 years older than Nebula (2023). Nebula scores higher on Steam reviews (85.1% positive) than Derelict Redux (50% 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 Nebula
Choose Nebula if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Nebula launched in 2023.
Both Derelict Redux and Nebula 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 |  Nebula | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 50% positive (18 reviews) | 85.1% positive (141 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Floor59Games | JuTek Pixel |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Derelict Redux (2016) is 7 years older than Nebula (2023).
- Nebula scores higher on Steam reviews (85.1% positive) than Derelict Redux (50% positive).
- Nebula is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Derelict Redux (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Nebula is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Derelict Redux has no Deck rating yet.
Derelict Redux vs Nebula — FAQ
- Should I play Derelict Redux or Nebula first?
- If you want chronology, Derelict Redux (2016) came out before Nebula (2023). 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 Nebula 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.