Choose Astroflux
Choose Astroflux if you want an Adventure experience. Astroflux launched in 2016.
Astroflux vs Gangs of Space
Astroflux and Gangs of Space both land in Action, Massively Multiplayer, 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 Action, Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam. Astroflux (2016) is 1 year older than Gangs of Space (2017). Gangs of Space scores higher on Steam reviews (72.7% positive) than Astroflux (67% 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 Gangs of Space
Choose Gangs of Space if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 72.7% positive across 249 reviews.
Both Astroflux and Gangs of Space sit in Action, Massively Multiplayer, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP, 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
 Astroflux |  Gangs of Space | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play | Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 67% positive (233 reviews) | 72.7% positive (249 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Fula Fisken | Little Big MMO |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam.
- Astroflux (2016) is 1 year older than Gangs of Space (2017).
- Gangs of Space scores higher on Steam reviews (72.7% positive) than Astroflux (67% positive).
- Both are free to play.
- Both support cooperative play.
- Astroflux is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Gangs of Space has no Deck rating yet.
Astroflux vs Gangs of Space — FAQ
- Which is better, Astroflux or Gangs of Space?
- On Steam reviews Gangs of Space scores higher (72.7% positive) than Astroflux (67% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Gangs of Space is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Astroflux or Gangs of Space first?
- If you want chronology, Astroflux (2016) came out before Gangs of Space (2017). 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 Astroflux and Gangs of Space similar?
- They overlap on Action, Massively Multiplayer, 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.
- Do both Astroflux and Gangs of Space have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Astroflux ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Gangs of Space ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Astroflux run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Astroflux is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Gangs of Space doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.