Choose SUGURI
Choose SUGURI if it matches what drew you to this matchup. SUGURI launched in 2014.
SUGURI vs Sakura Stars
SUGURI and Sakura Stars both land in Action, 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, Indie on Steam. SUGURI (2014) is 6 years older than Sakura Stars (2020). Sakura Stars is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than SUGURI (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD). 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 Sakura Stars
Choose Sakura Stars if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sakura Stars launched in 2020.
Both SUGURI and Sakura Stars sit in Action 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
 SUGURI |  Sakura Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.3% positive (108 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Orange_Juice | Super16bits |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- SUGURI (2014) is 6 years older than Sakura Stars (2020).
- Sakura Stars is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than SUGURI (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
SUGURI vs Sakura Stars — FAQ
- Should I play SUGURI or Sakura Stars first?
- If you want chronology, SUGURI (2014) came out before Sakura Stars (2020). 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 SUGURI and Sakura Stars similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.