Choose Starcom: Unknown Space
Choose Starcom: Unknown Space if you want an Adventure experience. 3,468 Steam reviews back the pick.
Starcom: Unknown Space vs Star Vortex
Starcom: Unknown Space and Star Vortex both land in Action, Indie, 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 Action, Indie, RPG on Steam. Starcom: Unknown Space (2024) is 1 year older than Star Vortex (2025). Starcom: Unknown Space scores higher on Steam reviews (93.2% positive) than Star Vortex (81.5% 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 Star Vortex
Choose Star Vortex if you want an Early Access game with Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. Star Vortex launched in 2025.
Both Starcom: Unknown Space and Star Vortex sit in Action, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound, 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
 Starcom: Unknown Space |  Star Vortex | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.2% positive (3,468 reviews) | 81.5% positive (65 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Wx3 Labs, LLC | Zorg Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Starcom: Unknown Space (2024) is 1 year older than Star Vortex (2025).
- Starcom: Unknown Space scores higher on Steam reviews (93.2% positive) than Star Vortex (81.5% positive).
- Star Vortex is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Starcom: Unknown Space (24.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Starcom: Unknown Space vs Star Vortex — FAQ
- Should I play Starcom: Unknown Space or Star Vortex first?
- If you want chronology, Starcom: Unknown Space (2024) came out before Star Vortex (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 Starcom: Unknown Space and Star Vortex similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Do Starcom: Unknown Space and Star Vortex both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.