Choose Objects in Space
Choose Objects in Space if you want an Action, Strategy, and Adventure 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 Ostranauts
Objects in Space and Ostranauts both land in Indie, Simulation, RPG 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 Indie, Simulation, RPG on Steam. Objects in Space (2019) is 1 year older than Ostranauts (2020). Ostranauts scores higher on Steam reviews (79.9% positive) than Objects in Space (50.6% 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 Ostranauts
Choose Ostranauts if you want an Early Access game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 79.9% positive across 2,106 reviews.
Both Objects in Space and Ostranauts sit in Indie, Simulation, and RPG 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 |  Ostranauts | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 50.6% positive (496 reviews) | 79.9% positive (2,106 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Flat Earth Games | Blue Bottle Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, RPG on Steam.
- Objects in Space (2019) is 1 year older than Ostranauts (2020).
- Ostranauts scores higher on Steam reviews (79.9% positive) than Objects in Space (50.6% positive).
- Ostranauts is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Objects in Space (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Objects in Space has co-op; Ostranauts does not.
- Steam Deck: Objects in Space is Deck Playable, Ostranauts is Deck Verified.
Objects in Space vs Ostranauts — FAQ
- Which is better, Objects in Space or Ostranauts?
- On Steam reviews Ostranauts scores higher (79.9% positive) than Objects in Space (50.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Ostranauts is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Objects in Space or Ostranauts first?
- If you want chronology, Objects in Space (2019) came out before Ostranauts (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 Ostranauts similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, RPG 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 Ostranauts have multiplayer like Objects in Space?
- No. Objects in Space supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op), while Ostranauts is listed as single-player only.