Games like Sea of Stars
If Sea of Stars is your kind of game, the closest matches are Chained Echoes, Study & Monster and Viridian Sage — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, immersive and nostalgic. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →Sea of Stars is a turn-based JRPG released in 2023 by Sabotage Studio, priced at $34.99 and verified for Steam Deck. Combat rewards precision through timed-blocking and lock-breaking mechanics, with tactical positioning proving crucial alongside a relic system that enables deeper exploration. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and immersive, with secrets feeling rewarding to uncover and the DLC expanding character depth meaningfully. The game supports local co-op and party-based gameplay, with a long-form adventure offering substantial content. Steam reviews show 89% positive from 6,270 ratings, with players highlighting the nostalgic and whimsical tone alongside the strategic depth of its combat encounters.
About Sea of Stars: Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.
Players who liked Sea of Stars also play
Steam players who put hours into Sea of Stars also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.
Chained Echoes
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Sea of Stars.
Top pick for Sea of Stars fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Sea of Stars.
Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.
Study & Monster
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Sea of Stars fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sea of Stars.
Battle, study, and grow stronger! Study & Monster mixes school life sim and monster-catching RPG. Train your team, build relationships, and aim for the top — just make sure Mom doesn’t catch you skipping class!
Viridian Sage
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Sea of Stars fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sea of Stars.
Welcome to the Kingdom of Riki! Viridian Sage is an epic 2D JRPG following a party of young mages fighting against the demons attacking their home. You will explore a vibrant world, engage in strategic combat, and, maybe, save the world. Grab your wand, stock your spells, and prepare for adventure!
Elidriel
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for Sea of Stars fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Sea of Stars.
Elidriel is a pixel-art JRPG inspired by SNES and Playstation classics. Customize characters classes and skills to fight bosses in a turn-based battle with real time mechanics. Explore a world of wonders, crafting, cooking, fishing, playing songs and mining gems to evolve your weapons.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for Sea of Stars fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Sea of Stars.
Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.
Songs of Conquest
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Sea of Stars.
Ranked #6 for Sea of Stars fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Sea of Stars.
Raise mighty armies, wield ancient magic and forge an empire. This turn-based strategy adventure game fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management.
For The King II
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Sea of Stars.
Ranked #7 for Sea of Stars fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sea of Stars.
Battle against Fahrul's tyrannical Queen alone or as a party of four players in the sequel to For The King, the massively popular turn-based roguelite tabletop RPG. Will you unravel the once beloved Queen's terrible secret?
Flowstone Saga
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with Sea of Stars.
Ranked #8 for Sea of Stars fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Sea of Stars.
Master a totally unique puzzle-battle system in this 16-bit, JRPG-inspired adventure featuring an epic story, charming characters, stunning pixel art, and epic music. Follow a grand story set in the mysterious Ocean's End islands full of lost memories, ancient ruins, pirates, treasures, and frogs.
Reviewers mention these as similar to Sea of Stars
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Chained Echoes
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Sea of Stars.
Reviewers of Sea of Stars cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and RPG with Sea of Stars.
Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.
CHRONO TRIGGER®
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Sea of Stars.
Reviewers of Sea of Stars cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Sea of Stars.
The timeless RPG classic returns loaded with upgrades! Journey to the forgotten past, to the far future, and to the end of time. A big adventure to save the planet, now begins…
The Messenger
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Sea of Stars cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Sea of Stars.
As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.
STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Sea of Stars.
Reviewers of Sea of Stars cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Sea of Stars.
In this science fantasy RPG, choose between Claude or Rena, play through their perspectives, and unlock various endings. Recruit allies and defeat foes in fast paced real-time battles.
Persona 5 Royal
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Sea of Stars.
Reviewers of Sea of Stars cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Sea of Stars.
Don the mask and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways!
Secret of Mana
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Sea of Stars.
Reviewers of Sea of Stars cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Sea of Stars.
The memorable adventure of Randi, Primm and Popoi is reborn as Secret of Mana! Originally released in 1993, Secret of Mana is by far the most popular title in the “Mana” series and has now undergone a much-awaited full 3D remake!
Crypt of the NecroDancer
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Sea of Stars cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and RPG with Sea of Stars.
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Sea of Stars at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~86% under Sea of Stars on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Sea of Stars.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Stardew Valley
WHY THIS
Priced ~57% under Sea of Stars on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Sea of Stars.
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Phasmophobia
WHY THIS
Priced ~43% under Sea of Stars on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Sea of Stars.
Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~71% under Sea of Stars on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sea of Stars.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Schedule I
WHY THIS
Priced ~43% under Sea of Stars on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Sea of Stars.
From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.
Hollow Knight
WHY THIS
Priced ~57% under Sea of Stars on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sea of Stars.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
The Forest
WHY THIS
Priced ~43% under Sea of Stars on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sea of Stars.
As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Sea of Stars.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Sea of Stars.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Sea of Stars.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Sea of Stars.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sea of Stars.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Sea of Stars.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sea of Stars.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
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Head-to-head comparisons
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Chained Echoes
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Sea of Stars.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and RPG with Sea of Stars.
Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Sea of Stars.
Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.
Songs of Conquest
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Sea of Stars.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure and RPG with Sea of Stars.
Raise mighty armies, wield ancient magic and forge an empire. This turn-based strategy adventure game fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management.
For The King II
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Sea of Stars.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sea of Stars.
Battle against Fahrul's tyrannical Queen alone or as a party of four players in the sequel to For The King, the massively popular turn-based roguelite tabletop RPG. Will you unravel the once beloved Queen's terrible secret?
Flowstone Saga
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with Sea of Stars.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Sea of Stars.
Master a totally unique puzzle-battle system in this 16-bit, JRPG-inspired adventure featuring an epic story, charming characters, stunning pixel art, and epic music. Follow a grand story set in the mysterious Ocean's End islands full of lost memories, ancient ruins, pirates, treasures, and frogs.
Frequently asked about Sea of Stars
- Is Sea of Stars verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Sea of Stars is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- How much does Sea of Stars cost?
- Sea of Stars is listed on Steam at 34.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Sea of Stars have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Sea of Stars supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
- What games are most similar to Sea of Stars?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Sea of Stars are Chained Echoes, Study & Monster, Viridian Sage.
- Who developed Sea of Stars?
- Sea of Stars was developed by Sabotage Studio.
imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Sea of Stars.
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