Choose Space Trash Scavenger
Choose Space Trash Scavenger if you want an Action and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 23% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Trash Scavenger launched in 2024.
Space Trash Scavenger vs The Scar
Space Trash Scavenger and The Scar both land in Indie, Adventure 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Space Trash Scavenger (2024) is 1 year older than The Scar (2025). Space Trash Scavenger is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than The Scar (9.99 USD vs. 12.99 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 The Scar
Choose The Scar if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Scar launched in 2025.
Both Space Trash Scavenger and The Scar sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Space Trash Scavenger |  The Scar | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.9% positive (457 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SquarePlay Games | Cerval Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Space Trash Scavenger (2024) is 1 year older than The Scar (2025).
- Space Trash Scavenger is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than The Scar (9.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Space Trash Scavenger is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Scar has no Deck rating yet.
Space Trash Scavenger vs The Scar — FAQ
- Should I play Space Trash Scavenger or The Scar first?
- If you want chronology, Space Trash Scavenger (2024) came out before The Scar (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 Space Trash Scavenger and The Scar similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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 Space Trash Scavenger run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Space Trash Scavenger is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Scar doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.