Choose Objects in Space
Choose Objects in Space if you want a Strategy and RPG game with Multi-player, LAN PvP, and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Objects in Space launched in 2019.
Objects in Space vs Space Journey
Objects in Space and Space Journey both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Objects in Space (2019) is 1 year older than Space Journey (2020). Space Journey is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Objects in Space (1.99 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 Journey
Choose Space Journey if it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Journey launched in 2020.
Both Objects in Space and Space Journey sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Objects in Space |  Space Journey | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 50.6% positive (496 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Flat Earth Games | Starmops |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Objects in Space (2019) is 1 year older than Space Journey (2020).
- Space Journey is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Objects in Space (1.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Objects in Space has co-op; Space Journey does not.
- Objects in Space is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Space Journey has no Deck rating yet.
Objects in Space vs Space Journey — FAQ
- Should I play Objects in Space or Space Journey first?
- If you want chronology, Objects in Space (2019) came out before Space Journey (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 Objects in Space and Space Journey similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Journey have multiplayer like Objects in Space?
- No. Objects in Space supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op), while Space Journey is listed as single-player only.
- Does Objects in Space run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Objects in Space is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Space Journey doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.