Choose Solar 2
Choose Solar 2 if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,141 Steam reviews back the pick.
Solar 2 vs My Little Cosmos
Solar 2 and My Little Cosmos both land in Indie, Simulation, Casual 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 Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Solar 2 (2011) is 15 years older than My Little Cosmos (2026). My Little Cosmos is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Solar 2 (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). 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 My Little Cosmos
Choose My Little Cosmos if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. My Little Cosmos launched in 2026.
Both Solar 2 and My Little Cosmos sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual 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
 Solar 2 |  My Little Cosmos | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91% positive (1,141 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Murudai | PcZ Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Solar 2 (2011) is 15 years older than My Little Cosmos (2026).
- My Little Cosmos is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Solar 2 (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Solar 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; My Little Cosmos has no Deck rating yet.
Solar 2 vs My Little Cosmos — FAQ
- Should I play Solar 2 or My Little Cosmos first?
- If you want chronology, Solar 2 (2011) came out before My Little Cosmos (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 Solar 2 and My Little Cosmos similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Casual 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 Solar 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Solar 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. My Little Cosmos doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.