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The Polynomial - Space of the music vs Polynomial 2 - Universe of the Music

The Polynomial - Space of the music and Polynomial 2 - Universe of the Music 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. The Polynomial - Space of the music (2010) is 6 years older than Polynomial 2 - Universe of the Music (2016). Polynomial 2 - Universe of the Music scores higher on Steam reviews (77.8% positive) than The Polynomial - Space of the music (74.5% 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 The Polynomial - Space of the music

Choose The Polynomial - Space of the music if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 42% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Polynomial - Space of the music launched in 2010.

Choose Polynomial 2 - Universe of the Music

Choose Polynomial 2 - Universe of the Music if you want a Simulation and Early Access game with VR Supported. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 77.8% positive across 117 reviews.

Both The Polynomial - Space of the music and Polynomial 2 - Universe of the Music 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

The Polynomial - Space of the music vs Polynomial 2 - Universe of the Music — Steam metadata comparison
The Polynomial - Space of the music — Steam game coverThe Polynomial - Space of the musicPolynomial 2 - Universe of the Music — Steam game coverPolynomial 2 - Universe of the Music
Released20102016
GenresAction, Indie, CasualAction, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price6.99 USD11.99 USD
Steam reviews74.5% positive (364 reviews)77.8% positive (117 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersDmytry LavrovDmytry Lavrov, Alexey Lavrov

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The Polynomial - Space of the music vs Polynomial 2 - Universe of the Music — FAQ

Which is better, The Polynomial - Space of the music or Polynomial 2 - Universe of the Music?
On Steam reviews Polynomial 2 - Universe of the Music scores higher (77.8% positive) than The Polynomial - Space of the music (74.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Polynomial 2 - Universe of the Music is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play The Polynomial - Space of the music or Polynomial 2 - Universe of the Music first?
If you want chronology, The Polynomial - Space of the music (2010) came out before Polynomial 2 - Universe of the Music (2016). 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 The Polynomial - Space of the music and Polynomial 2 - Universe of the Music 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 The Polynomial - Space of the music run on Steam Deck?
Yes — The Polynomial - Space of the music is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Polynomial 2 - Universe of the Music doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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