Choose StarMade
Choose StarMade if you want a Strategy game with Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,712 Steam reviews back the pick.
StarMade vs Metaverse
StarMade and Metaverse both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. StarMade (2014) is 2 years older than Metaverse (2016). StarMade scores higher on Steam reviews (66.9% positive) than Metaverse (33.3% 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 Metaverse
Choose Metaverse if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Metaverse launched in 2016.
Both StarMade and Metaverse sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, 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
 StarMade |  Metaverse | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.9% positive (1,712 reviews) | 33.3% positive (54 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Schine GmbH | Metaware Limited, LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- StarMade (2014) is 2 years older than Metaverse (2016).
- StarMade scores higher on Steam reviews (66.9% positive) than Metaverse (33.3% positive).
- StarMade is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Metaverse (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- StarMade has co-op; Metaverse does not.
StarMade vs Metaverse — FAQ
- Should I play StarMade or Metaverse first?
- If you want chronology, StarMade (2014) came out before Metaverse (2016). 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 StarMade and Metaverse similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.