Choose Hypergate
Choose Hypergate if you want a Casual game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and LAN PvP. Hypergate launched in 2018.
Hypergate vs Space Mercs
Hypergate and Space Mercs 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. Hypergate (2018) is 1 year older than Space Mercs (2019). Hypergate scores higher on Steam reviews (87.9% positive) than Space Mercs (67.4% 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 Space Mercs
Choose Space Mercs if it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Mercs launched in 2019.
Both Hypergate and Space Mercs 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
 Hypergate |  Space Mercs | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.9% positive (33 reviews) | 67.4% positive (43 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Geoff Nagy | Bearded Giant Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Hypergate (2018) is 1 year older than Space Mercs (2019).
- Hypergate scores higher on Steam reviews (87.9% positive) than Space Mercs (67.4% positive).
- Space Mercs is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Hypergate (0.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
Hypergate vs Space Mercs — FAQ
- Should I play Hypergate or Space Mercs first?
- If you want chronology, Hypergate (2018) came out before Space Mercs (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 Hypergate and Space Mercs 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 Space Mercs have multiplayer like Hypergate?
- No. Hypergate supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Space Mercs is listed as single-player only.