Rank 01Why this
Also Party-Based RPG and JRPG, like Sea of Stars.
- $8.74 (Price checked Oct 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2022
Games like Sea of Stars
- 29 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Sea of Stars also play
The closest matches to Sea of Stars: Chained Echoes, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, OCTOPATH TRAVELER II, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and 8-Bit Adventures 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Party-Based RPG and Lore-Rich, like Sea of Stars.
- $39.99 (Price checked Oct 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
Rank 03- $23.99 (Price checked Oct 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
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Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
Why this: Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Sea of Stars.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Sea of Stars
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- 2Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Also Party-Based RPG and Lore-Rich, like Sea of Stars.
- 97% of 97,746 reviews
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- 6Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Sea of Stars.
- 83% of 1,692 reviews
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- 19Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition
Also Party-Based RPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Sea of Stars.
- 87% of 11,477 reviews
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: Sabotage Studio
- Price: $17.49−50%checked Oct 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 89% of 6,270 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure, RPG
- Metacritic 87
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Combat rewards precision over brute force
- Dlc expands character depth meaningfully
- Secrets feel rewarding to uncover
- Atmospheric
- Immersive
- Nostalgic
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Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Sea of Stars.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Sea of Stars.
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Why this: Same immersive mood as Sea of Stars.
Persona 5 Royal
Why this: Also Party-Based RPG and JRPG, like Sea of Stars.
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Why this: Same whimsical mood as Sea of Stars.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Sea of Stars at current Steam store prices.
Ruined King: A League of Legends Story™
Why this: Also Party-Based RPG and JRPG, like Sea of Stars.
Songs of Conquest
Why this: Also Lore-Rich and Turn-Based Combat, like Sea of Stars.
Bloomtown: A Different Story
Why this: Also Party-Based RPG and Lore-Rich, like Sea of Stars.
Battle Chasers: Nightwar
Why this: Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Sea of Stars.
Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition
Why this: Also Party-Based RPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Sea of Stars.
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: Also Party-Based RPG and JRPG, like Sea of Stars.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Why this: Also Party-Based RPG and Lore-Rich, like Sea of Stars.
About Sea of Stars
The closest matches to Sea of Stars: Chained Echoes, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, OCTOPATH TRAVELER II, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and 8-Bit Adventures 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Sea of Stars is your kind of game, the closest matches are Chained Echoes, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and OCTOPATH TRAVELER II — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, immersive and nostalgic, and single out its ability gated exploration and just attack just guard. 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.
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.
Is Sea of Stars worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 89% of 6,270 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 80% positive across 167 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- On sale: 50% off, now $17.49 (checked Oct 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 43 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 17 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Combat rewards precision over brute force
- Dlc expands character depth meaningfully
- Secrets feel rewarding to uncover
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“The game has a lot of charm with nice artwork, cutscenes and music but sadly the gameplay just becomes too repetitive to me. You only get short bits of story progress between the same combat over and over while barely learning new moves…”
“Has noticeable stutter when scrolling vertical and sideways. It micro stutters when moving up and down and has significant chop when moving sideways. When scrolling horizontal it is smooth. There are forums with these issues but the…”
People who play it also play: Chained Echoes, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
Mobile version
Sea of Stars is also on Google Play and App Store. What the store pages declare:
- No ads declared on Google Play (checked 2026-10-08, source)
- No in-app purchases declared on Google Play (checked 2026-10-08, source)
- No In-App Purchases listed on the App Store (checked 2026-10-08, source)
- App Store privacy label: no "Data Used to Track You" (checked 2026-10-08, source)
On our lists: Pay once, no in-app purchases
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Frequently asked about Sea of Stars
Can I run it?
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 17.49 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, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, OCTOPATH TRAVELER II.
Who developed Sea of Stars?
Sea of Stars was developed by Sabotage Studio.