Choose Starmancer
Choose Starmancer if it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Starmancer launched in 2021.
Starmancer vs Stardeus
Starmancer and Stardeus both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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 Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Starmancer (2021) is 1 year older than Stardeus (2022). Stardeus scores higher on Steam reviews (89% positive) than Starmancer (62.8% positive). 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 Stardeus
Choose Stardeus if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 89% positive across 1,046 reviews.
Both Starmancer and Stardeus sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation 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
 Starmancer |  Stardeus | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 20.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 62.8% positive (602 reviews) | 89% positive (1,046 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ominux Games | Kodo Linija |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Starmancer (2021) is 1 year older than Stardeus (2022).
- Stardeus scores higher on Steam reviews (89% positive) than Starmancer (62.8% positive).
- Starmancer is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Stardeus (14.99 USD vs. 20.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Starmancer is Deck Playable, Stardeus is Deck Verified.
Starmancer vs Stardeus — FAQ
- Which is better, Starmancer or Stardeus?
- On Steam reviews Stardeus scores higher (89% positive) than Starmancer (62.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Stardeus is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Starmancer or Stardeus first?
- If you want chronology, Starmancer (2021) came out before Stardeus (2022). 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 Starmancer and Stardeus similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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.