Choose IT Startup: Tech Fodder
Choose IT Startup: Tech Fodder if it's currently about 62% cheaper on the Steam Store. IT Startup: Tech Fodder launched in 2024.
IT Startup: Tech Fodder vs LONESTAR
IT Startup: Tech Fodder and LONESTAR both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. IT Startup: Tech Fodder (2024) is 1 year older than LONESTAR (2025). IT Startup: Tech Fodder scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than LONESTAR (90.1% 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 LONESTAR
Choose LONESTAR if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. LONESTAR launched in 2025.
Both IT Startup: Tech Fodder and LONESTAR sit in Strategy 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
 IT Startup: Tech Fodder |  LONESTAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (20 reviews) | 90.1% positive (829 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kupilas Media | Math Tide |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- IT Startup: Tech Fodder (2024) is 1 year older than LONESTAR (2025).
- IT Startup: Tech Fodder scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than LONESTAR (90.1% positive).
- IT Startup: Tech Fodder is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than LONESTAR (4.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- LONESTAR is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; IT Startup: Tech Fodder has no Deck rating yet.
IT Startup: Tech Fodder vs LONESTAR — FAQ
- Should I play IT Startup: Tech Fodder or LONESTAR first?
- If you want chronology, IT Startup: Tech Fodder (2024) came out before LONESTAR (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 IT Startup: Tech Fodder and LONESTAR similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.