Choose Hypergate
Choose Hypergate if you want the Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and LAN PvP side of the pairing. Hypergate launched in 2018.
Hypergate vs Lost in Space
Hypergate and Lost in Space both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Hypergate (2018) is 3 years older than Lost in Space (2021). Hypergate scores higher on Steam reviews (87.9% positive) than Lost in Space (66.7% 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 Lost in Space
Choose Lost in Space if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lost in Space launched in 2021.
Both Hypergate and Lost in Space sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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 |  Lost in Space | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.9% positive (33 reviews) | 66.7% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Geoff Nagy | Louie Inc |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Hypergate (2018) is 3 years older than Lost in Space (2021).
- Hypergate scores higher on Steam reviews (87.9% positive) than Lost in Space (66.7% positive).
- Lost in Space is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Hypergate (3.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
Hypergate vs Lost in Space — FAQ
- Should I play Hypergate or Lost in Space first?
- If you want chronology, Hypergate (2018) came out before Lost in Space (2021). 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 Lost in Space similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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 Lost in Space have multiplayer like Hypergate?
- No. Hypergate supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Lost in Space is listed as single-player only.