Choose Space Haven
Choose Space Haven if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 85.5% positive across 5,252 reviews.
Space Haven vs Starmancer
Space Haven and Starmancer both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Space Haven (2020) is 1 year older than Starmancer (2021). Space Haven scores higher on Steam reviews (85.5% positive) than Starmancer (62.8% 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 Starmancer
Choose Starmancer if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Starmancer launched in 2021.
Both Space Haven and Starmancer sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation 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
 Space Haven |  Starmancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.5% positive (5,252 reviews) | 62.8% positive (602 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bugbyte Ltd. | Ominux Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Space Haven (2020) is 1 year older than Starmancer (2021).
- Space Haven scores higher on Steam reviews (85.5% positive) than Starmancer (62.8% positive).
- Starmancer is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Space Haven (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Space Haven is Deck Verified, Starmancer is Deck Playable.
Space Haven vs Starmancer — FAQ
- Which is better, Space Haven or Starmancer?
- On Steam reviews Space Haven scores higher (85.5% positive) than Starmancer (62.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Space Haven is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Space Haven or Starmancer first?
- If you want chronology, Space Haven (2020) came out before Starmancer (2021). 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 Space Haven and Starmancer similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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.