Choose Devader
Choose Devader if you want the Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Devader launched in 2019.
Devader vs Space Battle
Devader and Space Battle both land in Action, 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 Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Devader (2019) is 1 year older than Space Battle (2020). Space Battle is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Devader (1.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Battle
Choose Space Battle if you want a RPG and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Battle launched in 2020.
Both Devader and Space Battle sit in Action, 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
 Devader |  Space Battle | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.6% positive (27 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Falkenbrew | Adrián Corbalán |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Devader (2019) is 1 year older than Space Battle (2020).
- Space Battle is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Devader (1.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Devader has co-op; Space Battle does not.
- Space Battle is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Devader has no Deck rating yet.
Devader vs Space Battle — FAQ
- Should I play Devader or Space Battle first?
- If you want chronology, Devader (2019) came out before Space Battle (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 Devader and Space Battle similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Space Battle have multiplayer like Devader?
- No. Devader supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Space Battle is listed as single-player only.