Choose Run Build Pew!
Choose Run Build Pew! if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards, Adjustable Text Size, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Run Build Pew! launched in 2022.
Run Build Pew! vs Last Star
Run Build Pew! and Last Star both land in Action, Strategy, 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 Action, Strategy, Casual on Steam. Run Build Pew! (2022) is 2 years older than Last Star (2024). Run Build Pew! is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Last Star (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 Last Star
Choose Last Star if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. Last Star launched in 2024.
Both Run Build Pew! and Last Star sit in Action, Strategy, 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
 Run Build Pew! |  Last Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual | Action, Strategy, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.1% positive (188 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Knight Owl Games | Nordman |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Casual on Steam.
- Run Build Pew! (2022) is 2 years older than Last Star (2024).
- Run Build Pew! is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Last Star (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- Run Build Pew! is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Last Star has no Deck rating yet.
Run Build Pew! vs Last Star — FAQ
- Should I play Run Build Pew! or Last Star first?
- If you want chronology, Run Build Pew! (2022) came out before Last Star (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 Run Build Pew! and Last Star similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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 Run Build Pew! run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Run Build Pew! is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Last Star doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.