Choose J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars
Choose J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars if it matches what drew you to this matchup. J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars launched in 2014.
J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars vs Returner 77
J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars and Returner 77 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 4 years older than Returner 77 (2018). J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% positive) than Returner 77 (68% 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 Returner 77
Choose Returner 77 if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Returner 77 launched in 2018.
Both J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars and Returner 77 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 |  Returner 77 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.9% positive (617 reviews) | 68% positive (25 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | CBE software | Fantastic, yes |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars (2014) is 4 years older than Returner 77 (2018).
- J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% positive) than Returner 77 (68% positive).
- Returner 77 is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars (7.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Returner 77 has no Deck rating yet.
J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars vs Returner 77 — FAQ
- Should I play J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars or Returner 77 first?
- If you want chronology, J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars (2014) came out before Returner 77 (2018). 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 Returner 77 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. Returner 77 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.