Choose Gangs of Space
Choose Gangs of Space if you want a Massively Multiplayer and Free To Play game with MMO, Online PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Gangs of Space launched in 2017.
Gangs of Space vs Astroloot
Gangs of Space and Astroloot both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, RPG on Steam. Gangs of Space (2017) is 8 years older than Astroloot (2025). Astroloot scores higher on Steam reviews (92.5% positive) than Gangs of Space (72.7% 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 Astroloot
Choose Astroloot if you want the LAN Co-op, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.5% positive across 199 reviews.
Both Gangs of Space and Astroloot sit in Action, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Gangs of Space |  Astroloot | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play, Early Access | Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | Free to play | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.7% positive (249 reviews) | 92.5% positive (199 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Little Big MMO | Andreas Hager Gaming |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Gangs of Space (2017) is 8 years older than Astroloot (2025).
- Astroloot scores higher on Steam reviews (92.5% positive) than Gangs of Space (72.7% positive).
- Gangs of Space is free; Astroloot is paid (6.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Astroloot is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Gangs of Space has no Deck rating yet.
Gangs of Space vs Astroloot — FAQ
- Which is better, Gangs of Space or Astroloot?
- On Steam reviews Astroloot scores higher (92.5% positive) than Gangs of Space (72.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Astroloot is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Gangs of Space or Astroloot first?
- If you want chronology, Gangs of Space (2017) came out before Astroloot (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 Gangs of Space and Astroloot similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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 Gangs of Space and Astroloot have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Gangs of Space ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Astroloot ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
- Is Gangs of Space free?
- Yes — Gangs of Space is a free-to-play Steam title. Astroloot is paid (6.99 USD).