Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime review

Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is a small, friendly couch game that works well for two people on one sofa. The Steam page describes a 1 to 4 player co-op space shooter in which you share a single neon battleship and run between its turrets, lasers, shields and thrusters. Because one person steers while the other shoots or raises the shield, the game naturally makes you call out what you need, and the store text promises that all players fill important roles at all times. Controls are kept simple so that "anyone can jump in quickly", which makes it a good choice when one partner rarely plays games. Level layouts are randomized, so replays feel different. It costs $14.99 and holds a Very Positive Steam rating. The catch is that it is built for local play: Steam lists shared or split-screen co-op and Remote Play Together, not a native online mode, and it is shorter and simpler than the games ranked above it.

Who it is for

Couples who want a short, colorful couch game with simple controls.

Price

$14.99 one-time purchase on Steam (US store).

Buy Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime $14.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Couch co-op for 2 to 4 players, or 1 player with an AI space-pet
• Players dash between weapons, shields and engines on one ship
• Space-gems that change the ship's abilities
• Randomized level layouts on each run
• Simple controls designed so anyone can join quickly

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Very easy for a non-gamer to start playing
• Strength: Every player has a role at all times
• Strength: $14.99 on Steam
• Weakness: Local only, with Remote Play Together as the online route
• Weakness: Smaller in scope than the top picks
• Weakness: Hectic screens can be hard to follow at first

Key facts

• Developer and publisher: Asteroid Base
• Released: September 9, 2015
• Players: 1 to 4
• Steam price: $14.99

Where it ranks

Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is No. 6 in our Best Games for Couples verdict and No. 5 in Best 2 Player Co-op Games.