Choose Arcade Classics
Choose Arcade Classics if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Arcade Classics launched in 2023.
Arcade Classics vs Starlight Squad
Arcade Classics and Starlight Squad both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Arcade Classics (2023) is 2 years older than Starlight Squad (2025). Arcade Classics is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Starlight Squad (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD). 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 Starlight Squad
Choose Starlight Squad if you want an Adventure experience. Starlight Squad launched in 2025.
Both Arcade Classics and Starlight Squad sit in Action and Indie on Steam, 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
 Arcade Classics |  Starlight Squad | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (13 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Reza Mirzaei | Pixel vs Pixel |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Arcade Classics (2023) is 2 years older than Starlight Squad (2025).
- Arcade Classics is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Starlight Squad (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- Arcade Classics is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Starlight Squad has no Deck rating yet.
Arcade Classics vs Starlight Squad — FAQ
- Should I play Arcade Classics or Starlight Squad first?
- If you want chronology, Arcade Classics (2023) came out before Starlight Squad (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 Arcade Classics and Starlight Squad similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Arcade Classics run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Arcade Classics is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Starlight Squad doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.