Choose StarMade
Choose StarMade if you want an Adventure 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 Starlathe
StarMade and Starlathe 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 Starlathe (2026). StarMade has co-op; Starlathe 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 Starlathe
Choose Starlathe if you want the Playable without Timed Input and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Starlathe launched in 2026.
Both StarMade and Starlathe 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 |  Starlathe | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, 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 | Astraeon Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- StarMade (2014) is 12 years older than Starlathe (2026).
- StarMade has co-op; Starlathe does not.
StarMade vs Starlathe — FAQ
- Should I play StarMade or Starlathe first?
- If you want chronology, StarMade (2014) came out before Starlathe (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 Starlathe 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 Starlathe have multiplayer like StarMade?
- No. StarMade supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Starlathe is listed as single-player only.