Choose Desta: The Memories Between
Choose Desta: The Memories Between if you want an Action, Sports, and Casual game with Adjustable Text Size and Stereo Sound. Desta: The Memories Between launched in 2023.
Desta: The Memories Between vs StarVaders
Desta: The Memories Between and StarVaders both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Desta: The Memories Between (2023) is 2 years older than StarVaders (2025). StarVaders scores higher on Steam reviews (98.5% positive) than Desta: The Memories Between (83.1% positive). 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 StarVaders
Choose StarVaders if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Keyboard Only Option. 2,110 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Desta: The Memories Between and StarVaders sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 Desta: The Memories Between |  StarVaders | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Strategy, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 16.99 USD | 17.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.1% positive (71 reviews) | 98.5% positive (2,110 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ustwo games | Pengonauts |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Desta: The Memories Between (2023) is 2 years older than StarVaders (2025).
- StarVaders scores higher on Steam reviews (98.5% positive) than Desta: The Memories Between (83.1% positive).
- Desta: The Memories Between is currently ~3% cheaper on Steam than StarVaders (16.99 USD vs. 17.49 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Desta: The Memories Between vs StarVaders — FAQ
- Should I play Desta: The Memories Between or StarVaders first?
- If you want chronology, Desta: The Memories Between (2023) came out before StarVaders (2025). 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 Desta: The Memories Between and StarVaders similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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 Desta: The Memories Between and StarVaders both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.