Choose StarVaders
Choose StarVaders if you want an Indie and Adventure game with 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 MISFORTUNATE
StarVaders and MISFORTUNATE 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. MISFORTUNATE has co-op; StarVaders does not. StarVaders is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; MISFORTUNATE has no Deck rating yet. 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 MISFORTUNATE
Choose MISFORTUNATE if you want an Early Access game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend.
Both StarVaders and MISFORTUNATE 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
 StarVaders |  MISFORTUNATE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | — |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Strategy, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 98.5% positive (2,110 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Pengonauts | Shapyra Games |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- MISFORTUNATE has co-op; StarVaders does not.
- StarVaders is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; MISFORTUNATE has no Deck rating yet.
StarVaders vs MISFORTUNATE — FAQ
- Are StarVaders and MISFORTUNATE 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.
- Does StarVaders have multiplayer like MISFORTUNATE?
- No. MISFORTUNATE supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while StarVaders is listed as single-player only.
- Does StarVaders run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — StarVaders is rated Deck Verified by Valve. MISFORTUNATE doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.