Choose J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars
Choose J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 84.9% positive across 617 reviews.
J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars vs Stranded In Time
J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars and Stranded In Time both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars (2014) is 1 year older than Stranded In Time (2015). J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% positive) than Stranded In Time (79.9% 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 Stranded In Time
Choose Stranded In Time if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 97% cheaper on the Steam Store. Stranded In Time launched in 2015.
Both J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars and Stranded In Time sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars |  Stranded In Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2015 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 0.69 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.9% positive (617 reviews) | 79.9% positive (139 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | CBE software | DQ Team, Hidden Hallow Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars (2014) is 1 year older than Stranded In Time (2015).
- J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% positive) than Stranded In Time (79.9% positive).
- Stranded In Time is currently ~97% cheaper on Steam than J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars (0.69 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Stranded In Time has no Deck rating yet.
J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars vs Stranded In Time — FAQ
- Which is better, J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars or Stranded In Time?
- On Steam reviews J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars scores higher (84.9% positive) than Stranded In Time (79.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars or Stranded In Time first?
- If you want chronology, J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars (2014) came out before Stranded In Time (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 J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars and Stranded In Time similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Stranded In Time doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.