FTL: Faster Than Light vs Xenonauts
8/10Match score
Higher community rating
FTL: Faster Than Light
+11
rating points
More player ratings
FTL: Faster Than Light
427 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Same
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Genres
IndieSimulatorStrategy
Themes
Science fiction
Features
tooltipsaliensspaceshipcrowd fundedpermadeath
Key Differences
Genres
FTL: Faster Than Light
Role-playing (RPG)
Xenonauts
TacticalTurn-based strategy (TBS)
Features
FTL: Faster Than Light
pausable real time combatprocedural generationreal-time combatroguelikespace simulation
Xenonauts
base buildingtactical turn-based combatturn-basedgeoscapeplasma gun
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | FTL: Faster Than Light | Xenonauts |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Sep 14, 2012 | Jul 17, 2014 |
| Rating | 86/100 (427 ratings) | 75/100 (16 ratings) |
| Genres | IndieRole-playing (RPG)SimulatorStrategy | IndieSimulatorStrategyTacticalTurn-based strategy (TBS) |
| Themes | Science fiction | Science fiction |
| Features | pausable real time combatprocedural generationreal-time combatroguelikespace simulationacronym titlesblack marketcolor blind assistigf awardsmulti-phase bossrebelstooltipsgiant insectsmerchantsspace battle | base buildingtactical turn-based combatturn-basedgeoscapeplasma gunskippable gameplayair strikealien abductionbreaking through windowsclass changecyberneticsheroic sacrificeinfinite spawninterrogationmovement penalty |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | Bird view / Isometric | Bird view / Isometric |
| Platforms | Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS | Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows) |
Comparison Summary
FTL: Faster Than Light and Xenonauts have a 8/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Bird view / Isometric, Indie, Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction.
FTL: Faster Than Light stands out for Role-playing (RPG), pausable real time combat, procedural generation, real-time combat, while Xenonauts stands out for Tactical, Turn-based strategy (TBS), base building, tactical turn-based combat.
FTL: Faster Than Light has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, Bird view / Isometric, Indie are the most likely to find value in both.