Choose StarVaders
Choose StarVaders if you want an Adventure game with Color Alternatives and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,110 Steam reviews back the pick.
StarVaders vs Depth of Mind
StarVaders and Depth of Mind both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. StarVaders (2025) is 1 year older than Depth of Mind (2026). StarVaders scores higher on Steam reviews (98.5% positive) than Depth of Mind (92% 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 Depth of Mind
Choose Depth of Mind if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 76% cheaper on the Steam Store. Depth of Mind launched in 2026.
Both StarVaders and Depth of Mind sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 StarVaders |  Depth of Mind | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98.5% positive (2,110 reviews) | 92% positive (25 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pengonauts | FunB4nan |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- StarVaders (2025) is 1 year older than Depth of Mind (2026).
- StarVaders scores higher on Steam reviews (98.5% positive) than Depth of Mind (92% positive).
- Depth of Mind is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than StarVaders (5.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- StarVaders is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Depth of Mind has no Deck rating yet.
StarVaders vs Depth of Mind — FAQ
- Should I play StarVaders or Depth of Mind first?
- If you want chronology, StarVaders (2025) came out before Depth of Mind (2026). 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 StarVaders and Depth of Mind similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Does StarVaders run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — StarVaders is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Depth of Mind doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.