Choose Realms of Arkania 2 - Star Trail Classic
Choose Realms of Arkania 2 - Star Trail Classic if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Realms of Arkania 2 - Star Trail Classic launched in 2014.
Realms of Arkania 2 - Star Trail Classic vs Realms of Arkania: Star Trail
Realms of Arkania 2 - Star Trail Classic and Realms of Arkania: Star Trail both land in RPG 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 RPG games on Steam. Realms of Arkania 2 - Star Trail Classic (2014) is 3 years older than Realms of Arkania: Star Trail (2017). Realms of Arkania 2 - Star Trail Classic scores higher on Steam reviews (79.2% positive) than Realms of Arkania: Star Trail (52.9% 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 Realms of Arkania: Star Trail
Choose Realms of Arkania: Star Trail if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2017) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Realms of Arkania: Star Trail launched in 2017.
Both Realms of Arkania 2 - Star Trail Classic and Realms of Arkania: Star Trail sit in RPG 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
 Realms of Arkania 2 - Star Trail Classic |  Realms of Arkania: Star Trail | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2017 |
| Genres | RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.2% positive (24 reviews) | 52.9% positive (68 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | attic Entertainment Software GmbH | United Independent Entertainment GmbH, Crafty Studios |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Realms of Arkania 2 - Star Trail Classic (2014) is 3 years older than Realms of Arkania: Star Trail (2017).
- Realms of Arkania 2 - Star Trail Classic scores higher on Steam reviews (79.2% positive) than Realms of Arkania: Star Trail (52.9% positive).
- Realms of Arkania 2 - Star Trail Classic is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Realms of Arkania: Star Trail (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Realms of Arkania 2 - Star Trail Classic is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Realms of Arkania: Star Trail has no Deck rating yet.
Realms of Arkania 2 - Star Trail Classic vs Realms of Arkania: Star Trail — FAQ
- Should I play Realms of Arkania 2 - Star Trail Classic or Realms of Arkania: Star Trail first?
- If you want chronology, Realms of Arkania 2 - Star Trail Classic (2014) came out before Realms of Arkania: Star Trail (2017). 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 Realms of Arkania 2 - Star Trail Classic and Realms of Arkania: Star Trail similar?
- They overlap on RPG 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 Realms of Arkania 2 - Star Trail Classic run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Realms of Arkania 2 - Star Trail Classic is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Realms of Arkania: Star Trail doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.