Choose Deep Sky Derelicts
Choose Deep Sky Derelicts if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,130 Steam reviews back the pick.
Deep Sky Derelicts vs Playable Mockup
Deep Sky Derelicts and Playable Mockup both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Deep Sky Derelicts (2018) is 4 years older than Playable Mockup (2022). Playable Mockup scores higher on Steam reviews (75% 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 Playable Mockup
Choose Playable Mockup if it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Playable Mockup launched in 2022.
Both Deep Sky Derelicts and Playable Mockup sit in Strategy 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
 Deep Sky Derelicts |  Playable Mockup | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 4.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72% positive (1,130 reviews) | 75% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Snowhound Games | 727 Not Hound |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Deep Sky Derelicts (2018) is 4 years older than Playable Mockup (2022).
- Playable Mockup scores higher on Steam reviews (75% positive) than Deep Sky Derelicts (72% positive).
- Deep Sky Derelicts is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Playable Mockup (2.99 USD vs. 4.19 USD).
- Deep Sky Derelicts is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Playable Mockup has no Deck rating yet.
Deep Sky Derelicts vs Playable Mockup — FAQ
- Should I play Deep Sky Derelicts or Playable Mockup first?
- If you want chronology, Deep Sky Derelicts (2018) came out before Playable Mockup (2022). 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 Playable Mockup similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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 Deep Sky Derelicts run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Deep Sky Derelicts is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Playable Mockup doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.