Choose RUTHLESS:1
Choose RUTHLESS:1 if you want an Action experience. RUTHLESS:1 launched in 2024.
RUTHLESS:1 vs Star Rangers
RUTHLESS:1 and Star Rangers both land in RPG, Early Access 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 RPG, Early Access on Steam. Star Rangers (2023) is 1 year older than RUTHLESS:1 (2024). Star Rangers is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than RUTHLESS:1 (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Star Rangers
Choose Star Rangers if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Star Rangers launched in 2023.
Both RUTHLESS:1 and Star Rangers sit in RPG and Early Access 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
 RUTHLESS:1 |  Star Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, RPG, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Teal Lime Games | Aqviterra studio |
Side by side
- Both share RPG, Early Access on Steam.
- Star Rangers (2023) is 1 year older than RUTHLESS:1 (2024).
- Star Rangers is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than RUTHLESS:1 (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
RUTHLESS:1 vs Star Rangers — FAQ
- Should I play RUTHLESS:1 or Star Rangers first?
- If you want chronology, Star Rangers (2023) came out before RUTHLESS:1 (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 RUTHLESS:1 and Star Rangers similar?
- They overlap on RPG, Early Access 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.