Choose Operation STEEL
Choose Operation STEEL if you want an Indie game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Operation STEEL launched in 2022.
Operation STEEL vs Tri-Star
Operation STEEL and Tri-Star both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Tri-Star (2021) is 1 year older than Operation STEEL (2022). Tri-Star is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Operation STEEL (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Tri-Star
Choose Tri-Star if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. Tri-Star launched in 2021.
Both Operation STEEL and Tri-Star sit in Action 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
 Operation STEEL |  Tri-Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93% positive (57 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Undermog Games | Stardust Smithy |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Tri-Star (2021) is 1 year older than Operation STEEL (2022).
- Tri-Star is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Operation STEEL (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Operation STEEL is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Tri-Star has no Deck rating yet.
Operation STEEL vs Tri-Star — FAQ
- Should I play Operation STEEL or Tri-Star first?
- If you want chronology, Tri-Star (2021) came out before Operation STEEL (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 Operation STEEL and Tri-Star similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Operation STEEL run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Operation STEEL is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Tri-Star doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.