Choose StarMade
Choose StarMade if you want a Simulation and RPG game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 1,712 Steam reviews back the pick.
StarMade vs MoonCraft
StarMade and MoonCraft both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. StarMade (2014) is 12 years older than MoonCraft (2026). StarMade has co-op; MoonCraft does not. 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 MoonCraft
Choose MoonCraft if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. MoonCraft launched in 2026.
Both StarMade and MoonCraft sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie 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
 StarMade |  MoonCraft | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 66.9% positive (1,712 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Schine GmbH | Aluminati Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- StarMade (2014) is 12 years older than MoonCraft (2026).
- StarMade has co-op; MoonCraft does not.
StarMade vs MoonCraft — FAQ
- Should I play StarMade or MoonCraft first?
- If you want chronology, StarMade (2014) came out before MoonCraft (2026). 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 MoonCraft similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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 MoonCraft have multiplayer like StarMade?
- No. StarMade supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while MoonCraft is listed as single-player only.