Choose Tri-Star
Choose Tri-Star if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. Tri-Star launched in 2021.
Tri-Star vs Space Strider
Tri-Star and Space Strider 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 3 years older than Space Strider (2024). Space Strider 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 Space Strider
Choose Space Strider if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Strider launched in 2024.
Both Tri-Star and Space Strider sit in Action 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
 Tri-Star |  Space Strider | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Stardust Smithy | Frost Moon Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Tri-Star (2021) is 3 years older than Space Strider (2024).
- Space Strider is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Tri-Star (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Tri-Star vs Space Strider — FAQ
- Should I play Tri-Star or Space Strider first?
- If you want chronology, Tri-Star (2021) came out before Space Strider (2024). 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 Space Strider 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.