Choose SpessVR
Choose SpessVR if you want a Massively Multiplayer game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend.
SpessVR vs Above Earth
SpessVR and Above Earth both land in Simulation, Early Access 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 Simulation, Early Access on Steam. SpessVR has co-op; Above Earth does not. Above Earth is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; SpessVR has no Deck rating yet. 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 Above Earth
Choose Above Earth if you want an Action, Strategy, and Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Above Earth launched in 2019.
Both SpessVR and Above Earth sit in Simulation and Early Access 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
 SpessVR |  Above Earth | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | — | 2019 |
| Genres | Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Early Access | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | Price unknown | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 67.7% positive (31 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bolko, Spess Team | Steven Eric Boyette |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- SpessVR has co-op; Above Earth does not.
- Above Earth is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; SpessVR has no Deck rating yet.
SpessVR vs Above Earth — FAQ
- Are SpessVR and Above Earth similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, Early Access 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 Above Earth have multiplayer like SpessVR?
- No. SpessVR supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Above Earth is listed as single-player only.