Choose Lazy Galaxy
Choose Lazy Galaxy if it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lazy Galaxy launched in 2018.
Lazy Galaxy vs Lazy Galaxy 2
Lazy Galaxy and Lazy Galaxy 2 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. Lazy Galaxy (2018) is 4 years older than Lazy Galaxy 2 (2022). Lazy Galaxy 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (79.1% positive) than Lazy Galaxy (75% 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 Lazy Galaxy 2
Choose Lazy Galaxy 2 if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 79.1% positive across 134 reviews.
Both Lazy Galaxy and Lazy Galaxy 2 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
 Lazy Galaxy |  Lazy Galaxy 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive (132 reviews) | 79.1% positive (134 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Coldwild Games, Vladimir Slav, Elena Nazarenko | Coldwild Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Lazy Galaxy (2018) is 4 years older than Lazy Galaxy 2 (2022).
- Lazy Galaxy 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (79.1% positive) than Lazy Galaxy (75% positive).
- Lazy Galaxy is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Lazy Galaxy 2 (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Lazy Galaxy vs Lazy Galaxy 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Lazy Galaxy or Lazy Galaxy 2?
- On Steam reviews Lazy Galaxy 2 scores higher (79.1% positive) than Lazy Galaxy (75% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Lazy Galaxy 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Lazy Galaxy or Lazy Galaxy 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Lazy Galaxy (2018) came out before Lazy Galaxy 2 (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 Lazy Galaxy and Lazy Galaxy 2 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.