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Space Survivors I: The Reckoning vs Portale zur Hölle

Space Survivors I: The Reckoning and Portale zur Hölle both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Space Survivors I: The Reckoning (2019) is 6 years older than Portale zur Hölle (2025). Space Survivors I: The Reckoning is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than Portale zur Hölle (2.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD). 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 Space Survivors I: The Reckoning

Choose Space Survivors I: The Reckoning if you want an Early Access game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 82% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Survivors I: The Reckoning launched in 2019.

Choose Portale zur Hölle

Choose Portale zur Hölle if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Portale zur Hölle launched in 2025.

Both Space Survivors I: The Reckoning and Portale zur Hölle sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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

Space Survivors I: The Reckoning vs Portale zur Hölle — Steam metadata comparison
Space Survivors I: The Reckoning — Steam game coverSpace Survivors I: The ReckoningPortale zur Hölle — Steam game coverPortale zur Hölle
Released20192025
GenresAction, Indie, Casual, Early AccessAction, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price2.99 USD16.99 USD
Steam reviews3 reviews—
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersMaurice Fernitz, Enrico Prizibilla, Felix GillmannParanormal Interactive

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Space Survivors I: The Reckoning vs Portale zur Hölle — FAQ

Should I play Space Survivors I: The Reckoning or Portale zur Hölle first?
If you want chronology, Space Survivors I: The Reckoning (2019) came out before Portale zur Hölle (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 Space Survivors I: The Reckoning and Portale zur Hölle similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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 Portale zur Hölle have multiplayer like Space Survivors I: The Reckoning?
No. Space Survivors I: The Reckoning supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Portale zur Hölle is listed as single-player only.
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