Choose Before Began 开始之前
Choose Before Began 开始之前 if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 76% cheaper on the Steam Store. Before Began 开始之前 launched in 2021.
Before Began 开始之前 vs Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector
Before Began 开始之前 and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector both land in Adventure, RPG 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 Adventure, RPG on Steam. Before Began 开始之前 (2021) is 4 years older than Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (2025). Before Began 开始之前 is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (2.99 USD vs. 12.49 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 Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector
Choose Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector if you want an Indie game with Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,721 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Before Began 开始之前 and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector sit in Adventure and RPG 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
 Before Began 开始之前 |  Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 12.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 92.2% positive (1,721 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | TSW_Han | Jump Over The Age |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Before Began 开始之前 (2021) is 4 years older than Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (2025).
- Before Began 开始之前 is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (2.99 USD vs. 12.49 USD).
- Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Before Began 开始之前 has no Deck rating yet.
Before Began 开始之前 vs Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector — FAQ
- Should I play Before Began 开始之前 or Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector first?
- If you want chronology, Before Began 开始之前 (2021) came out before Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (2025). 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 Before Began 开始之前 and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, RPG 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.