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Space Scavenger 2 vs Super Tacky Astro Ranger - S.T.A.R.

Space Scavenger 2 and Super Tacky Astro Ranger - S.T.A.R. both land in Action, 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 Action, Adventure on Steam. Space Scavenger 2 (2026) is 1 year older than Super Tacky Astro Ranger - S.T.A.R. (2027). Space Scavenger 2 has co-op; Super Tacky Astro Ranger - S.T.A.R. does not. 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 Scavenger 2

Choose Space Scavenger 2 if you want an Indie and Early Access game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Space Scavenger 2 launched in 2026.

Choose Super Tacky Astro Ranger - S.T.A.R.

Choose Super Tacky Astro Ranger - S.T.A.R. if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Super Tacky Astro Ranger - S.T.A.R. launched in 2027.

Both Space Scavenger 2 and Super Tacky Astro Ranger - S.T.A.R. sit in Action 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 Scavenger 2 vs Super Tacky Astro Ranger - S.T.A.R. — Steam metadata comparison
Space Scavenger 2 — Steam game coverSpace Scavenger 2Super Tacky Astro Ranger - S.T.A.R. — Steam game coverSuper Tacky Astro Ranger - S.T.A.R.
Released20262027
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, Early AccessAction, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
PricePrice unknownPrice unknown
Steam reviews——
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersRed Cabin GamesMad Mimic

Side by side

Space Scavenger 2 vs Super Tacky Astro Ranger - S.T.A.R. — FAQ

Should I play Space Scavenger 2 or Super Tacky Astro Ranger - S.T.A.R. first?
If you want chronology, Space Scavenger 2 (2026) came out before Super Tacky Astro Ranger - S.T.A.R. (2027). 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 Scavenger 2 and Super Tacky Astro Ranger - S.T.A.R. similar?
They overlap on Action, 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 Super Tacky Astro Ranger - S.T.A.R. have multiplayer like Space Scavenger 2?
No. Space Scavenger 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Super Tacky Astro Ranger - S.T.A.R. is listed as single-player only.