Choose Jamestown
Choose Jamestown if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Jamestown launched in 2011.
Jamestown vs Space Moth DX
Jamestown and Space Moth DX 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 Space Moth DX (2016). Jamestown scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than Space Moth DX (85.1% 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 Space Moth DX
Choose Space Moth DX if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Moth DX launched in 2016.
Both Jamestown and Space Moth DX sit in Action and Indie 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
 Jamestown |  Space Moth DX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94% positive (503 reviews) | 85.1% positive (87 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Final Form Games | 1CC Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Jamestown (2011) is 5 years older than Space Moth DX (2016).
- Jamestown scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than Space Moth DX (85.1% positive).
- Space Moth DX is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Jamestown (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Jamestown has co-op; Space Moth DX does not.
- Jamestown is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Space Moth DX has no Deck rating yet.
Jamestown vs Space Moth DX — FAQ
- Should I play Jamestown or Space Moth DX first?
- If you want chronology, Jamestown (2011) came out before Space Moth DX (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 Space Moth DX 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.
- Does Space Moth DX have multiplayer like Jamestown?
- No. Jamestown supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Space Moth DX is listed as single-player only.
- Does Jamestown run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Jamestown is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Space Moth DX doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.