Choose Jamestown
Choose Jamestown if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. Jamestown launched in 2011.
Jamestown vs 1993 Space Machine
Jamestown and 1993 Space Machine both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Jamestown (2011) is 5 years older than 1993 Space Machine (2016). Jamestown scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than 1993 Space Machine (79.4% 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 1993 Space Machine
Choose 1993 Space Machine if it's the newer release (2016) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1993 Space Machine launched in 2016.
Both Jamestown and 1993 Space Machine sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Jamestown |  1993 Space Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94% positive (503 reviews) | 79.4% positive (68 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Final Form Games | Exceed, Aurora Punks |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Jamestown (2011) is 5 years older than 1993 Space Machine (2016).
- Jamestown scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than 1993 Space Machine (79.4% positive).
- Jamestown is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than 1993 Space Machine (9.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Jamestown vs 1993 Space Machine — FAQ
- Should I play Jamestown or 1993 Space Machine first?
- If you want chronology, Jamestown (2011) came out before 1993 Space Machine (2016). 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 Jamestown and 1993 Space Machine similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Do both Jamestown and 1993 Space Machine have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Jamestown ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; 1993 Space Machine ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Do Jamestown and 1993 Space Machine both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.