Choose STAR MARS
Choose STAR MARS if you want an Early Access experience. STAR MARS launched in 2023.
STAR MARS vs Last Hope
STAR MARS and Last Hope both land in Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. STAR MARS (2023) is 1 year older than Last Hope (2024). Last Hope is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than STAR MARS (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Last Hope
Choose Last Hope if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. Last Hope launched in 2024.
Both STAR MARS and Last Hope sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 STAR MARS |  Last Hope | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 94.5% positive (109 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Magic Dude | Poolside games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- STAR MARS (2023) is 1 year older than Last Hope (2024).
- Last Hope is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than STAR MARS (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: STAR MARS is Deck Playable, Last Hope is Deck Unsupported.
STAR MARS vs Last Hope — FAQ
- Should I play STAR MARS or Last Hope first?
- If you want chronology, STAR MARS (2023) came out before Last Hope (2024). 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 STAR MARS and Last Hope similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.