Choose StarMaker VR
Choose StarMaker VR if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. StarMaker VR launched in 2022.
StarMaker VR vs Pulsar
StarMaker VR and Pulsar both land in Action, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. StarMaker VR (2022) is 2 years older than Pulsar (2024). StarMaker VR is free; Pulsar is paid (1.99 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 Pulsar
Choose Pulsar if you want the HDR available side of the pairing. Pulsar launched in 2024.
Both StarMaker VR and Pulsar sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 StarMaker VR |  Pulsar | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | STAR SHINE ENTERTAINMENT PTE LTD | Construct Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- StarMaker VR (2022) is 2 years older than Pulsar (2024).
- StarMaker VR is free; Pulsar is paid (1.99 USD).
- StarMaker VR is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Pulsar has no Deck rating yet.
StarMaker VR vs Pulsar — FAQ
- Should I play StarMaker VR or Pulsar first?
- If you want chronology, StarMaker VR (2022) came out before Pulsar (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 StarMaker VR and Pulsar similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Is StarMaker VR free?
- Yes — StarMaker VR is a free-to-play Steam title. Pulsar is paid (1.99 USD).