Choose Stars of Icarus
Choose Stars of Icarus if you want a Simulation game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and LAN PvP. Stars of Icarus launched in 2027.
Stars of Icarus vs Space Pirates
Stars of Icarus and Space Pirates 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. Space Pirates (2026) is 1 year older than Stars of Icarus (2027). 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 Space Pirates
Choose Space Pirates if you want a Casual game with Gamepad Recommended. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Space Pirates launched in 2026.
Both Stars of Icarus and Space Pirates sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support, 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
 Stars of Icarus |  Space Pirates | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 9.89 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Muse Games | whynomakethings |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Space Pirates (2026) is 1 year older than Stars of Icarus (2027).
Stars of Icarus vs Space Pirates — FAQ
- Should I play Stars of Icarus or Space Pirates first?
- If you want chronology, Space Pirates (2026) came out before Stars of Icarus (2027). 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 Stars of Icarus and Space Pirates 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 Space Pirates have multiplayer like Stars of Icarus?
- No. Stars of Icarus supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Space Pirates is listed as single-player only.