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Sea of Stars vs Viridian Sage

Sea of Stars and Viridian Sage both land in Indie, Adventure, 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 Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Sea of Stars (2023) is 1 year older than Viridian Sage (2024). Viridian Sage is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than Sea of Stars (4.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD). 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 Sea of Stars

Choose Sea of Stars if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 6,270 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Viridian Sage

Choose Viridian Sage if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 86% cheaper on the Steam Store. Viridian Sage launched in 2024.

Both Sea of Stars and Viridian Sage sit in Indie, Adventure, 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

Sea of Stars vs Viridian Sage — Steam metadata comparison
Sea of Stars — Steam game coverSea of StarsViridian Sage — Steam game coverViridian Sage
Released20232024
GenresIndie, Adventure, RPGStrategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price34.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews89.4% positive (6,270 reviews)2 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersSabotage StudioElder Tree Games

Side by side

Sea of Stars vs Viridian Sage — FAQ

Should I play Sea of Stars or Viridian Sage first?
If you want chronology, Sea of Stars (2023) came out before Viridian Sage (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 Sea of Stars and Viridian Sage similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.
Does Viridian Sage have multiplayer like Sea of Stars?
No. Sea of Stars supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Viridian Sage is listed as single-player only.
Does Sea of Stars run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Sea of Stars is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Viridian Sage doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.