Choose Gunmancer
Choose Gunmancer if it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gunmancer launched in 2021.
Gunmancer vs Star Scavenger
Gunmancer and Star Scavenger both land in Action, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. Gunmancer (2021) is 4 years older than Star Scavenger (2025). Gunmancer is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Star Scavenger (6.99 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 Star Scavenger
Choose Star Scavenger if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Star Scavenger launched in 2025.
Both Gunmancer and Star Scavenger sit in Action and Indie 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
 Gunmancer |  Star Scavenger | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Štěpán Meister | Nathaniel Jones |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Gunmancer (2021) is 4 years older than Star Scavenger (2025).
- Gunmancer is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Star Scavenger (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Gunmancer vs Star Scavenger — FAQ
- Should I play Gunmancer or Star Scavenger first?
- If you want chronology, Gunmancer (2021) came out before Star Scavenger (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 Gunmancer and Star Scavenger similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.