Choose Atomic Heist
Choose Atomic Heist if you want a RPG experience. Atomic Heist launched in 2018.
Atomic Heist vs Drifting in Space
Atomic Heist and Drifting in Space 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. Atomic Heist (2018) is 2 years older than Drifting in Space (2020). Drifting in Space is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Atomic Heist (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Drifting in Space
Choose Drifting in Space if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Drifting in Space launched in 2020.
Both Atomic Heist and Drifting in Space 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
 Atomic Heist |  Drifting in Space | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Live Aliens | Tobias Hendricks |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Atomic Heist (2018) is 2 years older than Drifting in Space (2020).
- Drifting in Space is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Atomic Heist (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Atomic Heist vs Drifting in Space — FAQ
- Should I play Atomic Heist or Drifting in Space first?
- If you want chronology, Atomic Heist (2018) came out before Drifting in Space (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 Atomic Heist and Drifting in Space 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.