Choose Silent Sector
Choose Silent Sector if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Silent Sector launched in 2021.
Silent Sector vs Starcom: Unknown Space
Silent Sector and Starcom: Unknown Space both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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 Action, Indie, RPG on Steam. Silent Sector (2021) is 3 years older than Starcom: Unknown Space (2024). Starcom: Unknown Space scores higher on Steam reviews (93.2% positive) than Silent Sector (84.5% 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 Starcom: Unknown Space
Choose Starcom: Unknown Space if you want an Adventure game with Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 3,468 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Silent Sector and Starcom: Unknown Space sit in Action, Indie, and RPG 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
 Silent Sector |  Starcom: Unknown Space | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.5% positive (71 reviews) | 93.2% positive (3,468 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rake in Grass | Wx3 Labs, LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Silent Sector (2021) is 3 years older than Starcom: Unknown Space (2024).
- Starcom: Unknown Space scores higher on Steam reviews (93.2% positive) than Silent Sector (84.5% positive).
- Silent Sector is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Starcom: Unknown Space (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Silent Sector is Deck Playable, Starcom: Unknown Space is Deck Verified.
Silent Sector vs Starcom: Unknown Space — FAQ
- Should I play Silent Sector or Starcom: Unknown Space first?
- If you want chronology, Silent Sector (2021) came out before Starcom: Unknown Space (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 Silent Sector and Starcom: Unknown Space similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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.