Choose Race for the Galaxy
Choose Race for the Galaxy if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.8% positive across 328 reviews.
Race for the Galaxy vs Dominion
Race for the Galaxy and Dominion both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Race for the Galaxy (2017) is 7 years older than Dominion (2024). Race for the Galaxy scores higher on Steam reviews (91.8% positive) than Dominion (87.1% 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 Dominion
Choose Dominion if you want the Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 1,597 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Race for the Galaxy and Dominion sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 Race for the Galaxy |  Dominion | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 7.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 91.8% positive (328 reviews) | 87.1% positive (1,597 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Temple Gates Games | Temple Gates Games |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Race for the Galaxy (2017) is 7 years older than Dominion (2024).
- Race for the Galaxy scores higher on Steam reviews (91.8% positive) than Dominion (87.1% positive).
- Dominion is free; Race for the Galaxy is paid (7.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Race for the Galaxy is Deck Playable, Dominion is Deck Verified.
Race for the Galaxy vs Dominion — FAQ
- Which is better, Race for the Galaxy or Dominion?
- On Steam reviews Race for the Galaxy scores higher (91.8% positive) than Dominion (87.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Race for the Galaxy is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Race for the Galaxy or Dominion first?
- If you want chronology, Race for the Galaxy (2017) came out before Dominion (2024). 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 Race for the Galaxy and Dominion similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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 Dominion free?
- Yes — Dominion is a free-to-play Steam title. Race for the Galaxy is paid (7.99 USD).