Choose Space Mayhem
Choose Space Mayhem if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Mayhem launched in 2019.
Space Mayhem vs Hyper Space
Space Mayhem and Hyper Space both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Space Mayhem (2019) is 5 years older than Hyper Space (2024). Space Mayhem is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Hyper Space (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). 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 Hyper Space
Choose Hyper Space if you want a Strategy and Adventure game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Hyper Space launched in 2024.
Both Space Mayhem and Hyper Space sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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
 Space Mayhem |  Hyper Space | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (19 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Chronic Vagrant | Fennec Game Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Space Mayhem (2019) is 5 years older than Hyper Space (2024).
- Space Mayhem is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Hyper Space (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Space Mayhem vs Hyper Space — FAQ
- Should I play Space Mayhem or Hyper Space first?
- If you want chronology, Space Mayhem (2019) came out before Hyper Space (2024). 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 Space Mayhem and Hyper Space similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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 Space Mayhem have multiplayer like Hyper Space?
- No. Hyper Space supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Space Mayhem is listed as single-player only.