Choose ArcRunner
Choose ArcRunner if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. ArcRunner launched in 2023.
ArcRunner vs Star-Coat
ArcRunner and Star-Coat 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. ArcRunner (2023) is 3 years older than Star-Coat (2026). Both support cooperative play. 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-Coat
Choose Star-Coat if you want an Adventure game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Star-Coat launched in 2026.
Both ArcRunner and Star-Coat sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 ArcRunner |  Star-Coat | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 70.5% positive (149 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Trickjump Games Ltd | Burger Cage Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- ArcRunner (2023) is 3 years older than Star-Coat (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
- ArcRunner is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Star-Coat has no Deck rating yet.
ArcRunner vs Star-Coat — FAQ
- Should I play ArcRunner or Star-Coat first?
- If you want chronology, ArcRunner (2023) came out before Star-Coat (2026). 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 ArcRunner and Star-Coat 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.
- Do both ArcRunner and Star-Coat have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: ArcRunner ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Star-Coat ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does ArcRunner run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — ArcRunner is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Star-Coat doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.