Choose Roll for the Galaxy
Choose Roll for the Galaxy if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Roll for the Galaxy launched in 2020.
Roll for the Galaxy vs Shards of Infinity
Roll for the Galaxy and Shards of Infinity both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. Shards of Infinity (2019) is 1 year older than Roll for the Galaxy (2020). Roll for the Galaxy scores higher on Steam reviews (88.8% positive) than Shards of Infinity (85.3% 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 Shards of Infinity
Choose Shards of Infinity if it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shards of Infinity launched in 2019.
Both Roll for the Galaxy and Shards of Infinity sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP, 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
 Roll for the Galaxy |  Shards of Infinity | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2019 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 5.59 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.8% positive (98 reviews) | 85.3% positive (116 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Temple Gates Games | Temple Gates Games |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Shards of Infinity (2019) is 1 year older than Roll for the Galaxy (2020).
- Roll for the Galaxy scores higher on Steam reviews (88.8% positive) than Shards of Infinity (85.3% positive).
- Shards of Infinity is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Roll for the Galaxy (5.59 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Shards of Infinity is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Roll for the Galaxy has no Deck rating yet.
Roll for the Galaxy vs Shards of Infinity — FAQ
- Should I play Roll for the Galaxy or Shards of Infinity first?
- If you want chronology, Shards of Infinity (2019) came out before Roll for the Galaxy (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 Roll for the Galaxy and Shards of Infinity similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.