Choose Cosmic Express
Choose Cosmic Express if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Cosmic Express launched in 2017.
Cosmic Express vs Spooky Express
Cosmic Express and Spooky Express both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. Cosmic Express (2017) is 8 years older than Spooky Express (2025). Spooky Express scores higher on Steam reviews (97.8% positive) than Cosmic Express (91.4% 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 Spooky Express
Choose Spooky Express if you want a Strategy and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Spooky Express launched in 2025.
Both Cosmic Express and Spooky Express sit in Indie on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 Cosmic Express |  Spooky Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.4% positive (338 reviews) | 97.8% positive (46 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cosmic Engineers, Alan Hazelden, Benjamin Davis, Tyu | Draknek and Friends |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Cosmic Express (2017) is 8 years older than Spooky Express (2025).
- Spooky Express scores higher on Steam reviews (97.8% positive) than Cosmic Express (91.4% positive).
- Spooky Express is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Cosmic Express (14.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Cosmic Express is Deck Playable, Spooky Express is Deck Verified.
Cosmic Express vs Spooky Express — FAQ
- Should I play Cosmic Express or Spooky Express first?
- If you want chronology, Cosmic Express (2017) came out before Spooky Express (2025). 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 Cosmic Express and Spooky Express similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.