Choose Starman in space
Choose Starman in space if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Starman in space launched in 2018.
Starman in space vs Space Carrot
Starman in space and Space Carrot both land in Action, Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Starman in space (2018) is 1 year older than Space Carrot (2019). Space Carrot is currently ~96% cheaper on Steam than Starman in space (0.99 USD vs. 24.99 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 Carrot
Choose Space Carrot if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 96% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Carrot launched in 2019.
Both Starman in space and Space Carrot sit in Action, Indie, and Simulation 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
 Starman in space |  Space Carrot | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70% positive (10 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Laush Dmitriy Sergeevich | 1.5 hp games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Starman in space (2018) is 1 year older than Space Carrot (2019).
- Space Carrot is currently ~96% cheaper on Steam than Starman in space (0.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Starman in space is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Space Carrot has no Deck rating yet.
Starman in space vs Space Carrot — FAQ
- Should I play Starman in space or Space Carrot first?
- If you want chronology, Starman in space (2018) came out before Space Carrot (2019). 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 Starman in space and Space Carrot similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Simulation 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 Starman in space run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Starman in space is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Space Carrot doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.