Choose Gangs of Space
Choose Gangs of Space if you want an Indie, Massively Multiplayer, and RPG game with Online PvP, Online Co-op, 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 Lazarus
Gangs of Space and Lazarus both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Gangs of Space (2017) is 1 year older than Lazarus (2018). Gangs of Space is free; Lazarus is paid (Price unknown). 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 Lazarus
Choose Lazarus if you want an Adventure experience. Lazarus launched in 2018.
Both Gangs of Space and Lazarus sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player and MMO, 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 |  Lazarus | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play, Early Access | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 72.7% positive (249 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Little Big MMO | Spilt Milk Studios Ltd |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Gangs of Space (2017) is 1 year older than Lazarus (2018).
- Gangs of Space is free; Lazarus is paid (Price unknown).
- Gangs of Space has co-op; Lazarus does not.
Gangs of Space vs Lazarus — FAQ
- Should I play Gangs of Space or Lazarus first?
- If you want chronology, Gangs of Space (2017) came out before Lazarus (2018). 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 Lazarus similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.
- Is Gangs of Space free?
- Yes — Gangs of Space is a free-to-play Steam title. Lazarus is paid (Price unknown).