Choose Cosmonator
Choose Cosmonator if you want a RPG game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cosmonator launched in 2019.
Cosmonator vs Beyond Solar
Cosmonator and Beyond Solar both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Cosmonator (2019) is 7 years older than Beyond Solar (2026). Beyond Solar scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Cosmonator (85.1% 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 Beyond Solar
Choose Beyond Solar if you want an Early Access game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Beyond Solar launched in 2026.
Both Cosmonator and Beyond Solar sit in Action and Indie 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
 Cosmonator |  Beyond Solar | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.1% positive (67 reviews) | 100% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Bourbontank | COREGAME Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Cosmonator (2019) is 7 years older than Beyond Solar (2026).
- Beyond Solar scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Cosmonator (85.1% positive).
- Cosmonator is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Beyond Solar (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Cosmonator is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Beyond Solar has no Deck rating yet.
Cosmonator vs Beyond Solar — FAQ
- Should I play Cosmonator or Beyond Solar first?
- If you want chronology, Cosmonator (2019) came out before Beyond Solar (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 Cosmonator and Beyond Solar similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does Cosmonator have multiplayer like Beyond Solar?
- No. Beyond Solar supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Cosmonator is listed as single-player only.