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BURIED STARS vs Across Kiloparsecs

BURIED STARS and Across Kiloparsecs both land in Adventure 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 are Adventure games on Steam. BURIED STARS (2021) is 3 years older than Across Kiloparsecs (2024). Across Kiloparsecs is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than BURIED STARS (2.99 USD vs. 39.99 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 BURIED STARS

Choose BURIED STARS if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. BURIED STARS launched in 2021.

Choose Across Kiloparsecs

Choose Across Kiloparsecs if it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. Across Kiloparsecs launched in 2024.

Both BURIED STARS and Across Kiloparsecs sit in Adventure 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

BURIED STARS vs Across Kiloparsecs — Steam metadata comparison
BURIED STARS — Steam game coverBURIED STARSAcross Kiloparsecs — Steam game coverAcross Kiloparsecs
Released20212024
GenresAdventure, CasualAdventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price39.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews74.9% positive (183 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersLINE Games CorporationDragon Dropper

Side by side

BURIED STARS vs Across Kiloparsecs — FAQ

Should I play BURIED STARS or Across Kiloparsecs first?
If you want chronology, BURIED STARS (2021) came out before Across Kiloparsecs (2024). 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 BURIED STARS and Across Kiloparsecs similar?
They overlap on Adventure 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 BURIED STARS run on Steam Deck?
Yes — BURIED STARS is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Across Kiloparsecs doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
BURIED STARS vs Across Kiloparsecs — Verdict (2026) · imho.run