Choose Sakura Space
Choose Sakura Space if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sakura Space launched in 2016.
Sakura Space vs King of Spies
Sakura Space and King of Spies both land in Indie, Casual 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Sakura Space (2016) is 4 years older than King of Spies (2020). Sakura Space is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than King of Spies (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 King of Spies
Choose King of Spies if it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. King of Spies launched in 2020.
Both Sakura Space and King of Spies sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Sakura Space |  King of Spies | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.8% positive (95 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Winged Cloud | King Key Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Sakura Space (2016) is 4 years older than King of Spies (2020).
- Sakura Space is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than King of Spies (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- Sakura Space is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; King of Spies has no Deck rating yet.
Sakura Space vs King of Spies — FAQ
- Should I play Sakura Space or King of Spies first?
- If you want chronology, Sakura Space (2016) came out before King of Spies (2020). 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 Sakura Space and King of Spies similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.
- Does Sakura Space run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Sakura Space is rated Deck Verified by Valve. King of Spies doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.