Choose Starship Theory
Choose Starship Theory if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 1,104 Steam reviews back the pick.
Starship Theory vs Space Haven
Starship Theory and Space Haven both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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 Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Space Haven (2020) is 6 years older than Starship Theory (2026). Space Haven scores higher on Steam reviews (85.5% positive) than Starship Theory (50.4% 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 Space Haven
Choose Space Haven if you want a RPG and Early Access experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 85.5% positive across 5,252 reviews.
Both Starship Theory and Space Haven sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation 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
 Starship Theory |  Space Haven | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | Free to play | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 50.4% positive (1,104 reviews) | 85.5% positive (5,252 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Reconnect Software | Bugbyte Ltd. |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Space Haven (2020) is 6 years older than Starship Theory (2026).
- Space Haven scores higher on Steam reviews (85.5% positive) than Starship Theory (50.4% positive).
- Starship Theory is free; Space Haven is paid (24.99 USD).
- Space Haven is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Starship Theory has no Deck rating yet.
Starship Theory vs Space Haven — FAQ
- Which is better, Starship Theory or Space Haven?
- On Steam reviews Space Haven scores higher (85.5% positive) than Starship Theory (50.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Space Haven is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Starship Theory or Space Haven first?
- If you want chronology, Space Haven (2020) came out before Starship Theory (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 Starship Theory and Space Haven similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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 Starship Theory free?
- Yes — Starship Theory is a free-to-play Steam title. Space Haven is paid (24.99 USD).