Choose X8
Choose X8 if you want a Free To Play game with Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. X8 launched in 2023.
X8 vs STARVAULT
X8 and STARVAULT 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. X8 (2023) is 3 years older than STARVAULT (2026). X8 is free; STARVAULT is paid (Price unknown). 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 STARVAULT
Choose STARVAULT if you want the VR Only side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. STARVAULT launched in 2026.
Both X8 and STARVAULT sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 X8 |  STARVAULT | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Free To Play | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 82.9% positive (164 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Thirdverse, Co., Ltd. | Theia Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- X8 (2023) is 3 years older than STARVAULT (2026).
- X8 is free; STARVAULT is paid (Price unknown).
- Both support cooperative play.
X8 vs STARVAULT — FAQ
- Should I play X8 or STARVAULT first?
- If you want chronology, X8 (2023) came out before STARVAULT (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 X8 and STARVAULT 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.
- Do both X8 and STARVAULT have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: X8 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; STARVAULT ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is X8 free?
- Yes — X8 is a free-to-play Steam title. STARVAULT is paid (Price unknown).