Choose Stars SLIDE
Choose Stars SLIDE if it's currently about 51% cheaper on the Steam Store. Stars SLIDE launched in 2021.
Stars SLIDE vs Squared Straight
Stars SLIDE and Squared Straight both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Stars SLIDE (2021) is 4 years older than Squared Straight (2025). Stars SLIDE is currently ~51% cheaper on Steam than Squared Straight (0.99 USD vs. 2.00 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 Squared Straight
Choose Squared Straight if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Squared Straight launched in 2025.
Both Stars SLIDE and Squared Straight sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Stars SLIDE |  Squared Straight | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 2.00 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.9% positive (11 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sprovieri Games | Ross the Dev |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Stars SLIDE (2021) is 4 years older than Squared Straight (2025).
- Stars SLIDE is currently ~51% cheaper on Steam than Squared Straight (0.99 USD vs. 2.00 USD).
Stars SLIDE vs Squared Straight — FAQ
- Should I play Stars SLIDE or Squared Straight first?
- If you want chronology, Stars SLIDE (2021) came out before Squared Straight (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 Stars SLIDE and Squared Straight similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.