Rank 01Games like StarVaders
- 36 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked StarVaders also play
The closest matches to StarVaders: Wildfrost, Monster Train 2, Cobalt Core, Shogun Showdown, and Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Deckbuilding and Rogue-like, like StarVaders.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
Rank 03Why this
Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Deckbuilding, like StarVaders.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
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Shogun Showdown
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Rogue-lite, like StarVaders.
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Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler, like StarVaders.
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One Step From Eden
Why this: Also Card Battler and Rogue-lite, like StarVaders.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like StarVaders
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Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler, like StarVaders.
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- Released: 2025
- Developer: Pengonauts
- Price: $24.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 98% of 2,110 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 85
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Chrono tokens smartly mitigate rng
- Mechs and pilots drastically change playstyle
- Short high skill runs with big payoffs
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
More games like StarVaders, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to StarVaders
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Monster Train
Why this: Shares deck building with StarVaders.
Balatro
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler, like StarVaders.
Into the Breach
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like StarVaders.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below StarVaders at current Steam store prices.
DICEOMANCER
Why this: Shares energy management and deck building with StarVaders.
Alina of the Arena
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Rogue-lite, like StarVaders.
Monster Slayers
Why this: Shares deck building with StarVaders.
Cubic Cosmos
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler, like StarVaders.
Card-en-Ciel
Why this: Also Card Battler and Rogue-lite, like StarVaders.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to StarVaders, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
Why this: Shares deck building with StarVaders.
Star Realms
Why this: Also Card Battler and Board Game, like StarVaders.
Die in the Dungeon: Origins
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler, like StarVaders.
Minion Masters
Why this: Also Card Battler and Deckbuilding, like StarVaders.
Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game
Why this: Also Card Battler and Card Game, like StarVaders.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Wildfrost
Why this: Shares deck building with StarVaders.
Monster Train 2
Why this: Also Deckbuilding and Rogue-like, like StarVaders.
Cobalt Core
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Deckbuilding, like StarVaders.
Shogun Showdown
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Rogue-lite, like StarVaders.
LONESTAR
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler, like StarVaders.
One Step From Eden
Why this: Also Card Battler and Rogue-lite, like StarVaders.
About StarVaders
The closest matches to StarVaders: Wildfrost, Monster Train 2, Cobalt Core, Shogun Showdown, and Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If StarVaders is your kind of game, the closest matches are Wildfrost, Monster Train 2 and Cobalt Core — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its artifact system and chrono token management. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
StarVaders is a challenging strategy indie game released in 2025 that blends roguelike deckbuilding with grid-based tactical combat. Players command mechs piloted by distinct operators, each with subclass variety that drastically changes how runs play out according to reviewers. The core loop combines deck-building with spatial tactics where positioning matters like chess, along with chrono-token and energy management systems that smartly mitigate random number generation. Reviewers highlight that synergies feel organic rather than forced, and the short high-skill runs deliver substantial payoffs. The game runs verified on Steam Deck and supports solo play, priced at $17.49. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and contemplative, with an epic scope despite its indie scale, and it holds a 98% positive rating from over 2100 Steam reviews.
About StarVaders: Pilot a powerful mech to fight off the alien invasion in this ULTIMATE fusion of deckbuilding and grid-based tactics. Discover game-breaking combos, rewind time to alter your fate, and protect the future of humanity in this endlessly replayable roguelike.
Is StarVaders worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 98% of 2,110 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $24.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 18 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Chrono tokens smartly mitigate rng
- Mechs and pilots drastically change playstyle
- Short high skill runs with big payoffs
- Spatial positioning matters like chess
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Not really sure why the high ratings, the game plays pretty much the same every time, every pilot has generally at most two cards/relics they want and spend the entire game going for them. The combos can be nice, but truly just a dull…”
People who play it also play: Wildfrost, Monster Train 2, Cobalt Core
Frequently asked about StarVaders
Can I run it?
Is StarVaders verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — StarVaders is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does StarVaders cost?
StarVaders is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to StarVaders?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside StarVaders are Wildfrost, Monster Train 2, Cobalt Core.
Who developed StarVaders?
StarVaders was developed by Pengonauts and published by Joystick Ventures.