Choose PSYCRON
Choose PSYCRON if it's currently about 22% cheaper on the Steam Store. PSYCRON launched in 2021.
PSYCRON vs Far Star
PSYCRON and Far Star both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. PSYCRON (2021) is 2 years older than Far Star (2023). PSYCRON is currently ~22% cheaper on Steam than Far Star (6.99 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 you want an Indie experience. Far Star launched in 2023.
Both PSYCRON and Far Star sit in Action 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
 PSYCRON |  Far Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.7% positive (94 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mothware | This is Vini |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- PSYCRON (2021) is 2 years older than Far Star (2023).
- PSYCRON is currently ~22% cheaper on Steam than Far Star (6.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
PSYCRON vs Far Star — FAQ
- Should I play PSYCRON or Far Star first?
- If you want chronology, PSYCRON (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 PSYCRON and Far Star similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.