Choose Race for the Galaxy
Choose Race for the Galaxy if it's currently about 47% cheaper on the Steam Store. Race for the Galaxy launched in 2017.
Race for the Galaxy vs Roll for the Galaxy
Race for the Galaxy and Roll for the Galaxy 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 3 years older than Roll for the Galaxy (2020). Race for the Galaxy scores higher on Steam reviews (91.8% positive) than Roll for the Galaxy (88.8% 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 Roll for the Galaxy
Choose Roll for the Galaxy if you want the Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Roll for the Galaxy launched in 2020.
Both Race for the Galaxy and Roll for the Galaxy 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 |  Roll for the Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.8% positive (328 reviews) | 88.8% positive (98 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 3 years older than Roll for the Galaxy (2020).
- Race for the Galaxy scores higher on Steam reviews (91.8% positive) than Roll for the Galaxy (88.8% positive).
- Race for the Galaxy is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than Roll for the Galaxy (7.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Race for the Galaxy is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Roll for the Galaxy has no Deck rating yet.
Race for the Galaxy vs Roll for the Galaxy — FAQ
- Should I play Race for the Galaxy or Roll for the Galaxy first?
- If you want chronology, Race for the Galaxy (2017) came out before Roll for the Galaxy (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 Race for the Galaxy and Roll for the Galaxy 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.
- Does Race for the Galaxy run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Race for the Galaxy is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Roll for the Galaxy doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.