Choose Starcom: Unknown Space
Choose Starcom: Unknown Space if you want an Adventure and RPG game with Stereo Sound and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,468 Steam reviews back the pick.
Starcom: Unknown Space vs Nano Squadron
Starcom: Unknown Space and Nano Squadron 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. Starcom: Unknown Space (2024) is 2 years older than Nano Squadron (2026). Nano Squadron is currently ~81% cheaper on Steam than Starcom: Unknown Space (4.79 USD vs. 24.99 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 Nano Squadron
Choose Nano Squadron if you want the Camera Comfort and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 81% cheaper on the Steam Store. Nano Squadron launched in 2026.
Both Starcom: Unknown Space and Nano Squadron sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input, 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 |  Nano Squadron | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 4.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.2% positive (3,468 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Wx3 Labs, LLC | Rough Sawn Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Starcom: Unknown Space (2024) is 2 years older than Nano Squadron (2026).
- Nano Squadron is currently ~81% cheaper on Steam than Starcom: Unknown Space (4.79 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Starcom: Unknown Space is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Nano Squadron has no Deck rating yet.
Starcom: Unknown Space vs Nano Squadron — FAQ
- Should I play Starcom: Unknown Space or Nano Squadron first?
- If you want chronology, Starcom: Unknown Space (2024) came out before Nano Squadron (2026). 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 Nano Squadron 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.
- Does Starcom: Unknown Space run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Starcom: Unknown Space is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Nano Squadron doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.