Choose Kerbal Space Program 2
Choose Kerbal Space Program 2 if you want an Indie experience. 22,045 Steam reviews back the pick.
Kerbal Space Program 2 vs Lunar Odyssey
Kerbal Space Program 2 and Lunar Odyssey 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. Lunar Odyssey (2022) is 1 year older than Kerbal Space Program 2 (2023). Lunar Odyssey scores higher on Steam reviews (54.5% positive) than Kerbal Space Program 2 (25.8% 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 Lunar Odyssey
Choose Lunar Odyssey if you want the Tracked Controller Support and VR Only side of the pairing. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Lunar Odyssey launched in 2022.
Both Kerbal Space Program 2 and Lunar Odyssey 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
 Kerbal Space Program 2 |  Lunar Odyssey | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 49.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 25.8% positive (22,045 reviews) | 54.5% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Intercept Games | Fractal Blue Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- Lunar Odyssey (2022) is 1 year older than Kerbal Space Program 2 (2023).
- Lunar Odyssey scores higher on Steam reviews (54.5% positive) than Kerbal Space Program 2 (25.8% positive).
- Lunar Odyssey is free; Kerbal Space Program 2 is paid (49.99 USD).
- Kerbal Space Program 2 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Lunar Odyssey has no Deck rating yet.
Kerbal Space Program 2 vs Lunar Odyssey — FAQ
- Should I play Kerbal Space Program 2 or Lunar Odyssey first?
- If you want chronology, Lunar Odyssey (2022) came out before Kerbal Space Program 2 (2023). 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 Kerbal Space Program 2 and Lunar Odyssey 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.
- Is Lunar Odyssey free?
- Yes — Lunar Odyssey is a free-to-play Steam title. Kerbal Space Program 2 is paid (49.99 USD).