Choose Carestia
Choose Carestia if it's currently about 56% cheaper on the Steam Store. Carestia launched in 2021.
Carestia vs Far Star
Carestia and Far Star both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Carestia (2021) is 2 years older than Far Star (2023). Carestia is currently ~56% cheaper on Steam than Far Star (3.99 USD vs. 8.99 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 Far Star
Choose Far Star if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Far Star launched in 2023.
Both Carestia and Far Star sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Carestia |  Far Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | River Stone Games | This is Vini |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Carestia (2021) is 2 years older than Far Star (2023).
- Carestia is currently ~56% cheaper on Steam than Far Star (3.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
Carestia vs Far Star — FAQ
- Should I play Carestia or Far Star first?
- If you want chronology, Carestia (2021) came out before Far Star (2023). 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 Carestia and Far Star similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.