Choose Mike Dies
Choose Mike Dies if you want an Action experience. Mike Dies launched in 2018.
Mike Dies vs Dark Space
Mike Dies and Dark Space both land in Indie, Adventure 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Mike Dies (2018) is 2 years older than Dark Space (2020). 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 Space
Choose Dark Space if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Dark Space launched in 2020.
Both Mike Dies and Dark Space sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Mike Dies |  Dark Space | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (25 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Psydra Games LLC | Zakroutil |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Mike Dies (2018) is 2 years older than Dark Space (2020).
Mike Dies vs Dark Space — FAQ
- Should I play Mike Dies or Dark Space first?
- If you want chronology, Mike Dies (2018) came out before Dark Space (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 Mike Dies and Dark Space similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.