Choose Starbound
Choose Starbound if you want an Action, Adventure, and RPG game with Online PvP and PvP. 51,728 Steam reviews back the pick.
Starbound vs Cosmo Cat: A Cozy Desktop Idler
Starbound and Cosmo Cat: A Cozy Desktop Idler both land in Indie, Casual 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Starbound (2016) is 10 years older than Cosmo Cat: A Cozy Desktop Idler (2026). Cosmo Cat: A Cozy Desktop Idler scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Starbound (88.8% 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 Cosmo Cat: A Cozy Desktop Idler
Choose Cosmo Cat: A Cozy Desktop Idler if you want a Simulation game with Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 82% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cosmo Cat: A Cozy Desktop Idler launched in 2026.
Both Starbound and Cosmo Cat: A Cozy Desktop Idler sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Starbound |  Cosmo Cat: A Cozy Desktop Idler | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 2.69 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.8% positive (51,728 reviews) | 100% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Chucklefish | DustyNifty |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Starbound (2016) is 10 years older than Cosmo Cat: A Cozy Desktop Idler (2026).
- Cosmo Cat: A Cozy Desktop Idler scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Starbound (88.8% positive).
- Cosmo Cat: A Cozy Desktop Idler is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than Starbound (2.69 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Starbound is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Cosmo Cat: A Cozy Desktop Idler has no Deck rating yet.
Starbound vs Cosmo Cat: A Cozy Desktop Idler — FAQ
- Should I play Starbound or Cosmo Cat: A Cozy Desktop Idler first?
- If you want chronology, Starbound (2016) came out before Cosmo Cat: A Cozy Desktop Idler (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 Starbound and Cosmo Cat: A Cozy Desktop Idler similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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 Starbound and Cosmo Cat: A Cozy Desktop Idler have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Starbound ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Cosmo Cat: A Cozy Desktop Idler ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Starbound run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Starbound is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Cosmo Cat: A Cozy Desktop Idler doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.