Choose Stela
Choose Stela if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Stela launched in 2020.
Stela vs Orphans
Stela and Orphans both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Stela (2020) is 5 years older than Orphans (2025). Stela is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Orphans has no Deck rating yet. 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 Orphans
Choose Orphans if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Orphans launched in 2025.
Both Stela and Orphans sit in Indie and 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
 Stela |  Orphans | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 16.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.2% positive (262 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SkyBox Labs | Infinity Gears Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Stela (2020) is 5 years older than Orphans (2025).
- Stela is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Orphans has no Deck rating yet.
Stela vs Orphans — FAQ
- Should I play Stela or Orphans first?
- If you want chronology, Stela (2020) came out before Orphans (2025). 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 Stela and Orphans similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 Stela run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Stela is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Orphans doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.