Choose Borderlands 4
Choose Borderlands 4 if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Surround Sound. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 41,062 Steam reviews back the pick.
Borderlands 4 vs Star Vortex
Borderlands 4 and Star Vortex both land in Action, 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 Action, RPG on Steam. Both released in 2025. Star Vortex scores higher on Steam reviews (81.5% positive) than Borderlands 4 (62% positive). 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 Star Vortex
Choose Star Vortex if you want an Indie and Early Access game with Playable without Timed Input and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Star Vortex launched in 2025.
Both Borderlands 4 and Star Vortex sit in Action and RPG on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives, 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
 Borderlands 4 |  Star Vortex | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 69.99 USD | 21.24 USD |
| Steam reviews | 62% positive (41,062 reviews) | 81.5% positive (65 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gearbox Software | Zorg Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Both released in 2025.
- Star Vortex scores higher on Steam reviews (81.5% positive) than Borderlands 4 (62% positive).
- Star Vortex is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Borderlands 4 (21.24 USD vs. 69.99 USD).
- Borderlands 4 has co-op; Star Vortex does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Borderlands 4 vs Star Vortex — FAQ
- Are Borderlands 4 and Star Vortex similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Star Vortex have multiplayer like Borderlands 4?
- No. Borderlands 4 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Star Vortex is listed as single-player only.
- Do Borderlands 4 and Star Vortex both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.