Choose Samurai GUNN
Choose Samurai GUNN if you want the Shared/Split Screen Co-op and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Samurai GUNN launched in 2013.
Samurai GUNN vs Stardust Vanguards
Samurai GUNN and Stardust Vanguards 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. Samurai GUNN (2013) is 2 years older than Stardust Vanguards (2015). Samurai GUNN scores higher on Steam reviews (93.4% positive) than Stardust Vanguards (86% 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 Stardust Vanguards
Choose Stardust Vanguards if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Stardust Vanguards launched in 2015.
Both Samurai GUNN and Stardust Vanguards sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 Samurai GUNN |  Stardust Vanguards | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.4% positive (303 reviews) | 86% positive (43 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Beau Blyth, Doseone | Zanrai Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Samurai GUNN (2013) is 2 years older than Stardust Vanguards (2015).
- Samurai GUNN scores higher on Steam reviews (93.4% positive) than Stardust Vanguards (86% positive).
- Stardust Vanguards is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Samurai GUNN (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Samurai GUNN has co-op; Stardust Vanguards does not.
- Samurai GUNN is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Stardust Vanguards has no Deck rating yet.
Samurai GUNN vs Stardust Vanguards — FAQ
- Should I play Samurai GUNN or Stardust Vanguards first?
- If you want chronology, Samurai GUNN (2013) came out before Stardust Vanguards (2015). 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 Samurai GUNN and Stardust Vanguards 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 Samurai GUNN run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Samurai GUNN is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Stardust Vanguards doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.