Choose DEEP SPACE ANOMALY
Choose DEEP SPACE ANOMALY if you want an Indie experience. DEEP SPACE ANOMALY launched in 2019.
DEEP SPACE ANOMALY vs Dark Old Sun
DEEP SPACE ANOMALY and Dark Old Sun both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Dark Old Sun (2018) is 1 year older than DEEP SPACE ANOMALY (2019). Dark Old Sun scores higher on Steam reviews (87% positive) than DEEP SPACE ANOMALY (69.2% 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 Dark Old Sun
Choose Dark Old Sun if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Dark Old Sun launched in 2018.
Both DEEP SPACE ANOMALY and Dark Old Sun sit in Action 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
 DEEP SPACE ANOMALY |  Dark Old Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 69.2% positive (39 reviews) | 87% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DRM GMZ | SN!Somos Nerds |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Dark Old Sun (2018) is 1 year older than DEEP SPACE ANOMALY (2019).
- Dark Old Sun scores higher on Steam reviews (87% positive) than DEEP SPACE ANOMALY (69.2% positive).
- Dark Old Sun is free; DEEP SPACE ANOMALY is paid (2.99 USD).
- Dark Old Sun is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; DEEP SPACE ANOMALY has no Deck rating yet.
DEEP SPACE ANOMALY vs Dark Old Sun — FAQ
- Should I play DEEP SPACE ANOMALY or Dark Old Sun first?
- If you want chronology, Dark Old Sun (2018) came out before DEEP SPACE ANOMALY (2019). 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 DEEP SPACE ANOMALY and Dark Old Sun similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Dark Old Sun free?
- Yes — Dark Old Sun is a free-to-play Steam title. DEEP SPACE ANOMALY is paid (2.99 USD).