Choose Invasion Machine
Choose Invasion Machine if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Invasion Machine launched in 2020.
Invasion Machine vs Close the Sky
Invasion Machine and Close the Sky both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Simulation, Early Access on Steam. Invasion Machine (2020) is 6 years older than Close the Sky (2026). 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 Close the Sky
Choose Close the Sky if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Close the Sky launched in 2026.
Both Invasion Machine and Close the Sky sit in Strategy, 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
 Invasion Machine |  Close the Sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Strategy, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 18.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 66.1% positive (505 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Pixel Machine | Iron Trident Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- Invasion Machine (2020) is 6 years older than Close the Sky (2026).
Invasion Machine vs Close the Sky — FAQ
- Should I play Invasion Machine or Close the Sky first?
- If you want chronology, Invasion Machine (2020) came out before Close the Sky (2026). 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 Invasion Machine and Close the Sky similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Does Invasion Machine have multiplayer like Close the Sky?
- No. Close the Sky supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Invasion Machine is listed as single-player only.