Choose Space Company Simulator
Choose Space Company Simulator if you want an Early Access experience. Space Company Simulator launched in 2019.
Space Company Simulator vs Planet Factory
Space Company Simulator and Planet Factory both land in Strategy, 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, Simulation on Steam. Space Company Simulator (2019) is 5 years older than Planet Factory (2024). Planet Factory scores higher on Steam reviews (87.5% positive) than Space Company Simulator (25.3% 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 Planet Factory
Choose Planet Factory if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Planet Factory launched in 2024.
Both Space Company Simulator and Planet Factory sit in Strategy 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
 Space Company Simulator |  Planet Factory | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 25.3% positive (91 reviews) | 87.5% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Intermarum | SupremeGuardianGames |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Space Company Simulator (2019) is 5 years older than Planet Factory (2024).
- Planet Factory scores higher on Steam reviews (87.5% positive) than Space Company Simulator (25.3% positive).
- Planet Factory is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Space Company Simulator (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
Space Company Simulator vs Planet Factory — FAQ
- Should I play Space Company Simulator or Planet Factory first?
- If you want chronology, Space Company Simulator (2019) came out before Planet Factory (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 Company Simulator and Planet Factory similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.