Choose Stars Force
Choose Stars Force if it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. Stars Force launched in 2020.
Stars Force vs DRAINUS
Stars Force and DRAINUS 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. Stars Force (2020) is 2 years older than DRAINUS (2022). Stars Force is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than DRAINUS (0.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 DRAINUS
Choose DRAINUS if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. DRAINUS launched in 2022.
Both Stars Force and DRAINUS 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
 Stars Force |  DRAINUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 95.9% positive (563 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Trinity Project | Team Ladybug, WSS playground |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Stars Force (2020) is 2 years older than DRAINUS (2022).
- Stars Force is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than DRAINUS (0.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- DRAINUS is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Stars Force has no Deck rating yet.
Stars Force vs DRAINUS — FAQ
- Should I play Stars Force or DRAINUS first?
- If you want chronology, Stars Force (2020) came out before DRAINUS (2022). 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 Stars Force and DRAINUS 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.