Choose Star Boss
Choose Star Boss if you want an Indie and Casual experience. Star Boss launched in 2022.
Star Boss vs Neonova
Star Boss and Neonova both land in Simulation 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 Simulation games on Steam. Star Boss (2022) is 2 years older than Neonova (2024). Neonova is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Star Boss (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Neonova
Choose Neonova if it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Neonova launched in 2024.
Both Star Boss and Neonova sit in Simulation 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 Boss |  Neonova | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BeautifulWorld | Henri Malahieude |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Star Boss (2022) is 2 years older than Neonova (2024).
- Neonova is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Star Boss (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
Star Boss vs Neonova — FAQ
- Should I play Star Boss or Neonova first?
- If you want chronology, Star Boss (2022) came out before Neonova (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 Star Boss and Neonova similar?
- They overlap on Simulation 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.