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Tri-Star vs Andromeda Survivors

Tri-Star and Andromeda Survivors both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Tri-Star (2021) is 1 year older than Andromeda Survivors (2022). Andromeda Survivors is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Tri-Star (2.99 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 Tri-Star

Choose Tri-Star if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Tri-Star launched in 2021.

Choose Andromeda Survivors

Choose Andromeda Survivors if you want an Indie, RPG, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Andromeda Survivors launched in 2022.

Both Tri-Star and Andromeda Survivors sit in Action on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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

Tri-Star vs Andromeda Survivors — Steam metadata comparison
Tri-Star — Steam game coverTri-StarAndromeda Survivors — Steam game coverAndromeda Survivors
Released20212022
GenresActionAction, Indie, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price9.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews8 reviews63.6% positive (22 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersStardust SmithyDumb

Side by side

Tri-Star vs Andromeda Survivors — FAQ

Should I play Tri-Star or Andromeda Survivors first?
If you want chronology, Tri-Star (2021) came out before Andromeda Survivors (2022). 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 Tri-Star and Andromeda Survivors similar?
They overlap on Action 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.
Tri-Star vs Andromeda Survivors — Verdict (2026) · imho.run