Choose Code Arcturus
Choose Code Arcturus if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. Code Arcturus launched in 2020.
Code Arcturus vs Jumper Starman
Code Arcturus and Jumper Starman both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Both released in 2020. Jumper Starman is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Code Arcturus (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 Jumper Starman
Choose Jumper Starman if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Jumper Starman launched in 2020.
Both Code Arcturus and Jumper Starman sit in Action and Indie 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
 Code Arcturus |  Jumper Starman | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Norbert Érsek | Pinion Game Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Both released in 2020.
- Jumper Starman is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Code Arcturus (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
Code Arcturus vs Jumper Starman — FAQ
- Are Code Arcturus and Jumper Starman similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.