Choose Deep Sky Derelicts
Choose Deep Sky Derelicts if it's currently about 82% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,130 Steam reviews back the pick.
Deep Sky Derelicts vs Yao-Guai Hunter
Deep Sky Derelicts and Yao-Guai Hunter both land in Strategy, Indie, RPG 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 Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. Deep Sky Derelicts (2018) is 7 years older than Yao-Guai Hunter (2025). Yao-Guai Hunter scores higher on Steam reviews (91% positive) than Deep Sky Derelicts (72% 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 Yao-Guai Hunter
Choose Yao-Guai Hunter if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91% positive across 155 reviews.
Both Deep Sky Derelicts and Yao-Guai Hunter sit in Strategy, Indie, and RPG 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 Sky Derelicts |  Yao-Guai Hunter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 16.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72% positive (1,130 reviews) | 91% positive (155 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Snowhound Games | MyACG Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Deep Sky Derelicts (2018) is 7 years older than Yao-Guai Hunter (2025).
- Yao-Guai Hunter scores higher on Steam reviews (91% positive) than Deep Sky Derelicts (72% positive).
- Deep Sky Derelicts is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than Yao-Guai Hunter (2.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Deep Sky Derelicts vs Yao-Guai Hunter — FAQ
- Which is better, Deep Sky Derelicts or Yao-Guai Hunter?
- On Steam reviews Yao-Guai Hunter scores higher (91% positive) than Deep Sky Derelicts (72% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Yao-Guai Hunter is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Deep Sky Derelicts or Yao-Guai Hunter first?
- If you want chronology, Deep Sky Derelicts (2018) came out before Yao-Guai Hunter (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 Deep Sky Derelicts and Yao-Guai Hunter similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, RPG 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.