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Deep Sky Derelicts vs Zet Zillions

Deep Sky Derelicts and Zet Zillions both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Deep Sky Derelicts (2018) is 6 years older than Zet Zillions (2024). Zet Zillions scores higher on Steam reviews (89.6% 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 Deep Sky Derelicts

Choose Deep Sky Derelicts if you want an Indie and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,130 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Zet Zillions

Choose Zet Zillions if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 89.6% positive across 383 reviews.

Both Deep Sky Derelicts and Zet Zillions sit in Strategy 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 vs Zet Zillions — Steam metadata comparison
Deep Sky Derelicts — Steam game coverDeep Sky DerelictsZet Zillions — Steam game coverZet Zillions
Released20182024
GenresStrategy, Indie, RPGStrategy
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Playable
Price2.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews72% positive (1,130 reviews)89.6% positive (383 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersSnowhound GamesOTA IMON Studios

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Deep Sky Derelicts vs Zet Zillions — FAQ

Which is better, Deep Sky Derelicts or Zet Zillions?
On Steam reviews Zet Zillions scores higher (89.6% positive) than Deep Sky Derelicts (72% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Zet Zillions 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 Zet Zillions first?
If you want chronology, Deep Sky Derelicts (2018) came out before Zet Zillions (2024). 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 Zet Zillions similar?
They overlap on Strategy 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.
Deep Sky Derelicts vs Zet Zillions — Verdict (2026) · imho.run