Choose Objects in Space
Choose Objects in Space if you want an Action 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 Dum-Dum
Objects in Space and Dum-Dum both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Objects in Space (2019) is 2 years older than Dum-Dum (2021). Dum-Dum scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% 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 Dum-Dum
Choose Dum-Dum if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dum-Dum launched in 2021.
Both Objects in Space and Dum-Dum sit in Strategy, 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 |  Dum-Dum | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 50.6% positive (496 reviews) | 91.4% positive (35 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Flat Earth Games | Hogo Company |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Objects in Space (2019) is 2 years older than Dum-Dum (2021).
- Dum-Dum scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than Objects in Space (50.6% positive).
- Dum-Dum is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Objects in Space (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Objects in Space has co-op; Dum-Dum does not.
- Objects in Space is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Dum-Dum has no Deck rating yet.
Objects in Space vs Dum-Dum — FAQ
- Should I play Objects in Space or Dum-Dum first?
- If you want chronology, Objects in Space (2019) came out before Dum-Dum (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 Objects in Space and Dum-Dum similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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 Dum-Dum have multiplayer like Objects in Space?
- No. Objects in Space supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op), while Dum-Dum is listed as single-player only.
- Does Objects in Space run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Objects in Space is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Dum-Dum doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.