Choose Star Stuff
Choose Star Stuff if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Star Stuff launched in 2024.
Star Stuff vs Number Machine: Math Factory
Star Stuff and Number Machine: Math Factory both land in Strategy, Indie, Casual 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. Star Stuff (2024) is 2 years older than Number Machine: Math Factory (2026). Star Stuff is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Number Machine: Math Factory has no Deck rating yet. 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 Number Machine: Math Factory
Choose Number Machine: Math Factory if you want a Simulation game with DualShock Controller Support, Color Alternatives, and Custom Volume Controls. Number Machine: Math Factory launched in 2026.
Both Star Stuff and Number Machine: Math Factory sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual 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
 Star Stuff |  Number Machine: Math Factory | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 99.1% positive (114 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ánimo Games Studio | ARIELEK |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Star Stuff (2024) is 2 years older than Number Machine: Math Factory (2026).
- Star Stuff is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Number Machine: Math Factory has no Deck rating yet.
Star Stuff vs Number Machine: Math Factory — FAQ
- Should I play Star Stuff or Number Machine: Math Factory first?
- If you want chronology, Star Stuff (2024) came out before Number Machine: Math Factory (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 Star Stuff and Number Machine: Math Factory similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Casual 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 Star Stuff run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Star Stuff is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Number Machine: Math Factory doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.