Choose Flight Level
Choose Flight Level if you want an Indie experience. Flight Level launched in 2023.
Flight Level vs StarbaseSim
Flight Level and StarbaseSim both land in Simulation, Early Access 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 Simulation, Early Access on Steam. Flight Level (2023) is 2 years older than StarbaseSim (2025). StarbaseSim scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Flight Level (69% 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 StarbaseSim
Choose StarbaseSim if it matches what drew you to this matchup. StarbaseSim launched in 2025.
Both Flight Level and StarbaseSim sit in Simulation and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Flight Level |  StarbaseSim | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 16.37 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69% positive (29 reviews) | 96.7% positive (30 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Towerhouse | AshtorakSimGames |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- Flight Level (2023) is 2 years older than StarbaseSim (2025).
- StarbaseSim scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Flight Level (69% positive).
- StarbaseSim is currently ~18% cheaper on Steam than Flight Level (16.37 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Flight Level vs StarbaseSim — FAQ
- Should I play Flight Level or StarbaseSim first?
- If you want chronology, Flight Level (2023) came out before StarbaseSim (2025). 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 Flight Level and StarbaseSim similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, Early Access 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.
- Do both Flight Level and StarbaseSim have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Flight Level ships Online Co-op, Co-op; StarbaseSim ships Online Co-op, Co-op.