Choose Space Simulator
Choose Space Simulator if it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Simulator launched in 2018.
Space Simulator vs SpaceCraft
Space Simulator and SpaceCraft both land in Simulation, Early Access 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 Simulation, Early Access on Steam. Space Simulator (2018) is 8 years older than SpaceCraft (2026). Space Simulator is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than SpaceCraft (9.99 USD vs. 26.99 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 SpaceCraft
Choose SpaceCraft if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Massively Multiplayer game with Multi-player, MMO, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. SpaceCraft launched in 2026.
Both Space Simulator and SpaceCraft sit in Simulation and Early Access 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
 Space Simulator |  SpaceCraft | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Simulation, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 26.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 33.9% positive (112 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Stuka Games Inc | Shiro Games |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- Space Simulator (2018) is 8 years older than SpaceCraft (2026).
- Space Simulator is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than SpaceCraft (9.99 USD vs. 26.99 USD).
- SpaceCraft has co-op; Space Simulator does not.
Space Simulator vs SpaceCraft — FAQ
- Should I play Space Simulator or SpaceCraft first?
- If you want chronology, Space Simulator (2018) came out before SpaceCraft (2026). 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 Space Simulator and SpaceCraft similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, Early Access 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 Space Simulator have multiplayer like SpaceCraft?
- No. SpaceCraft supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Space Simulator is listed as single-player only.