Choose Trash Quest
Choose Trash Quest if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Trash Quest launched in 2021.
Trash Quest vs Derelict Star
Trash Quest and Derelict 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. Trash Quest (2021) is 5 years older than Derelict Star (2026). Derelict Star scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Trash Quest (94.5% positive). 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 Derelict Star
Choose Derelict Star if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Derelict Star launched in 2026.
Both Trash Quest and Derelict 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
 Trash Quest |  Derelict Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.5% positive (91 reviews) | 96.7% positive (91 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Francis Vace | gate |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Trash Quest (2021) is 5 years older than Derelict Star (2026).
- Derelict Star scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Trash Quest (94.5% positive).
- Trash Quest is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Derelict Star (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Trash Quest vs Derelict Star — FAQ
- Should I play Trash Quest or Derelict Star first?
- If you want chronology, Trash Quest (2021) came out before Derelict Star (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 Trash Quest and Derelict 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.