Choose BACK OF SPACE
Choose BACK OF SPACE if you want an Early Access experience. BACK OF SPACE launched in 2021.
BACK OF SPACE vs SWAP
BACK OF SPACE and SWAP both land in Action, 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, Indie on Steam. BACK OF SPACE (2021) is 2 years older than SWAP (2023). SWAP is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than BACK OF SPACE (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 SWAP
Choose SWAP if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. SWAP launched in 2023.
Both BACK OF SPACE and SWAP sit in Action 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
 BACK OF SPACE |  SWAP | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.8% positive (95 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 3RD BOOK | Sumi Labs |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- BACK OF SPACE (2021) is 2 years older than SWAP (2023).
- SWAP is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than BACK OF SPACE (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- BACK OF SPACE is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; SWAP has no Deck rating yet.
BACK OF SPACE vs SWAP — FAQ
- Should I play BACK OF SPACE or SWAP first?
- If you want chronology, BACK OF SPACE (2021) came out before SWAP (2023). 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 BACK OF SPACE and SWAP similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 BACK OF SPACE run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — BACK OF SPACE is rated Deck Playable by Valve. SWAP doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.