Choose Pulsar
Choose Pulsar if you want an Action game with Tracked Controller Support and HDR available. Pulsar launched in 2024.
Pulsar vs Auragami
Pulsar and Auragami both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Pulsar (2024) is 2 years older than Auragami (2026). Auragami is free; Pulsar is paid (1.99 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 Auragami
Choose Auragami if you want a Free To Play game with Color Alternatives and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Auragami launched in 2026.
Both Pulsar and Auragami sit in Indie on Steam and both list VR Only, 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
 Pulsar |  Auragami | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Indie, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Construct Games | TeamAuragami |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Pulsar (2024) is 2 years older than Auragami (2026).
- Auragami is free; Pulsar is paid (1.99 USD).
Pulsar vs Auragami — FAQ
- Should I play Pulsar or Auragami first?
- If you want chronology, Pulsar (2024) came out before Auragami (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 Pulsar and Auragami similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Is Auragami free?
- Yes — Auragami is a free-to-play Steam title. Pulsar is paid (1.99 USD).