Choose Starexcess
Choose Starexcess if you want an Indie experience. Starexcess launched in 2019.
Starexcess vs Heliocide
Starexcess and Heliocide sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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 support cooperative play. 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 Heliocide
Choose Heliocide if you want an Action game with Steam Leaderboards, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls.
Both Starexcess and Heliocide ship Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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
 Starexcess |  Heliocide | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | — |
| Genres | Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Super16bits | HorrorScope |
Side by side
- Both support cooperative play.
Starexcess vs Heliocide — FAQ
- Do both Starexcess and Heliocide have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Starexcess ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Heliocide ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.