Choose Lost Nova
Choose Lost Nova if you want an Action and Simulation experience. Lost Nova launched in 2022.
Lost Nova vs A Stranded Spark
Lost Nova and A Stranded Spark both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Lost Nova is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; A Stranded Spark has no Deck rating yet. 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 A Stranded Spark
Choose A Stranded Spark if you want the Gamepad Recommended side of the pairing.
Both Lost Nova and A Stranded Spark sit in Indie 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
 Lost Nova |  A Stranded Spark | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 94% positive (167 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Jon Nielsen | Tomate y Cebolla |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Lost Nova is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; A Stranded Spark has no Deck rating yet.
Lost Nova vs A Stranded Spark — FAQ
- Are Lost Nova and A Stranded Spark similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.
- Does Lost Nova run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Lost Nova is rated Deck Playable by Valve. A Stranded Spark doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.