They are completely different experiences. Eve online has a steep learning curve and is a player driven open world sandbox.

I haven’t played stelaris but after a google comparison between Eve and stelaris, I want to try it.

Eve online offers free to play now. They offer alpha accounts with the option to upgrade to omega whenever you want. I’m thinking about getting back with just an alpha account for frigate pvp.

Saw your first screenshot in the post and immediately thought Eve online.

I haven’t thought about that game in a few years.

I know that’s not what you’re playing but now I’m thinking about Eve again.