Choose Starsand
Choose Starsand if you want an Action and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Starsand launched in 2022.
Starsand vs Lysward
Starsand and Lysward both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Starsand is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Lysward has no Deck rating yet. 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 Lysward
Choose Lysward if it matches what drew you to this matchup.
Both Starsand and Lysward sit in 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
 Starsand |  Lysward | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | — |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Simulation | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 66.7% positive (409 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tunnel Vision Studio | Snowcastle Games |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Starsand is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Lysward has no Deck rating yet.
Starsand vs Lysward — FAQ
- Are Starsand and Lysward similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Starsand run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Starsand is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Lysward doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.