Choose Stars of Icarus
Choose Stars of Icarus if you want a Simulation game with LAN PvP, DualShock Controller Support, and Camera Comfort. Stars of Icarus launched in 2027.
Stars of Icarus vs Skyliners
Stars of Icarus and Skyliners 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. Skyliners (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 Skyliners
Choose Skyliners if you want the Keyboard Only Option and Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. Skyliners launched in 2026.
Both Stars of Icarus and Skyliners sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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 |  Skyliners | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Muse Games | Skeleton Arm Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Skyliners (2026) is 1 year older than Stars of Icarus (2027).
Stars of Icarus vs Skyliners — FAQ
- Should I play Stars of Icarus or Skyliners first?
- If you want chronology, Skyliners (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 Skyliners 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.