Choose Distant Space
Choose Distant Space if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Distant Space launched in 2016.
Distant Space vs Distant Space 2
Distant Space and Distant Space 2 both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Distant Space (2016) is 1 year older than Distant Space 2 (2017). Distant Space 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (81% positive) than Distant Space (76.7% 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 Distant Space 2
Choose Distant Space 2 if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 81% positive across 100 reviews.
Both Distant Space and Distant Space 2 sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Distant Space |  Distant Space 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.7% positive (159 reviews) | 81% positive (100 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | PixelMouse | PixelMouse |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Distant Space (2016) is 1 year older than Distant Space 2 (2017).
- Distant Space 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (81% positive) than Distant Space (76.7% positive).
- Distant Space 2 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Distant Space (0.99 USD vs. 0.99 USD).
Distant Space vs Distant Space 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Distant Space or Distant Space 2?
- On Steam reviews Distant Space 2 scores higher (81% positive) than Distant Space (76.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Distant Space 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Distant Space or Distant Space 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Distant Space (2016) came out before Distant Space 2 (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 Distant Space and Distant Space 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.