Choose Objects in Space
Choose Objects in Space if you want an Action, Adventure, 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 IFO
Objects in Space and IFO both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Objects in Space (2019) is 3 years older than IFO (2022). IFO scores higher on Steam reviews (86.6% 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 IFO
Choose IFO if it's currently about 84% cheaper on the Steam Store. IFO launched in 2022.
Both Objects in Space and IFO sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation 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 |  IFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 50.6% positive (496 reviews) | 86.6% positive (82 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Flat Earth Games | Lucas Le Slo, taletronic, Sergi Sabater |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Objects in Space (2019) is 3 years older than IFO (2022).
- IFO scores higher on Steam reviews (86.6% positive) than Objects in Space (50.6% positive).
- IFO is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than Objects in Space (3.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Objects in Space has co-op; IFO does not.
- Objects in Space is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; IFO has no Deck rating yet.
Objects in Space vs IFO — FAQ
- Should I play Objects in Space or IFO first?
- If you want chronology, Objects in Space (2019) came out before IFO (2022). 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 IFO similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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 IFO have multiplayer like Objects in Space?
- No. Objects in Space supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op), while IFO is listed as single-player only.
- Does Objects in Space run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Objects in Space is rated Deck Playable by Valve. IFO doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.