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Games like StarsAway

If StarsAway is your kind of game, the closest matches are Gimel Dimension, FUR Squadron Phoenix and Polyfury — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About StarsAway: Classic rail shooter action. Find secrets and tactics to clear levels effectively across three difficulty settings. Unlock mini games as you progress.

2024ActionIndie3.99 USDWindows · Linuxby Adam Howell
StarsAway — Steam game cover

Players who liked StarsAway also play

Steam players who put hours into StarsAway also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Gimel Dimension

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for StarsAway fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with StarsAway.

    Defeat the Gimel invasion on this side shooter that explores the contrast lack between the projectiles and the background to create an unusual challenge that will confuse your head

    2018ActionIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. FUR Squadron Phoenix

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for StarsAway fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with StarsAway.

    Embark on an action-packed adventure in this on-rails space shooter. As a pilot in training, you’ll battle in strange virtual worlds. Master your ship, upgrade your skills, and protect the federation from an imminent threat. Are you ready for the challenge?

    2026Action19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Polyfury

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for StarsAway fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with StarsAway.

    You thought geometry was difficult? Now it's got a gun! Face the fury of the Seven Deadly Shapes and blast your way through a barrage of bullets and lasers in this highly accessible bullet hell.

    2023ActionIndieCasual8.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. High Speed Cataclysm

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for StarsAway fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with StarsAway.

    High Speed Cataclysm is the most advanced and frenetic 2D action shooter where you will have to destroy thousands of enemies in order to save the galaxy.

    2020ActionIndie5.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Tunnel Assault

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for StarsAway fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with StarsAway.

    Pilot your spaceship through unyielding tunnels, dodging obstacles, and unleashing dual lasers in this procedurally generated, fast-paced adventure. Unlock new ships and upgrade your arsenal as you advance, race against time, and emerge as the ultimate tunnel ace 🚀🌠

    2024ActionIndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Street Dreams

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for StarsAway fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with StarsAway.

    Street Dreams is a fast-paced VR action FPS set in a psychedelic dream world. Evade opponents in a high-speed car chase using a variety of weapons at your disposal.

    2021ActionIndieCasual6.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. MF-01 Aerostrike

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for StarsAway fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with StarsAway.

    A Tactical Shmuplovania. Aerostrike combines elements from Metroidvania, Bullet Hell, and Shmup genres. Take flight in the MF-01 Aerostrike, explore a large underground base, battle against squadrons of hostile ships of all shapes and sizes, and find a way to escape alive.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Liquid Space Dimension

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for StarsAway fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with StarsAway.

    Fly and fight through the vibrant universe of Liquid Space Dimension in this retro-inspired action shooter! As Sid Seaburn, pilot of the Star Drifter, master a wide range mechanics like drifting, laser beams, and torpedoes to get the highest score possible and stop the evil general Ra-Baba!

    2023ActionIndie0.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below StarsAway at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under StarsAway on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with StarsAway.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under StarsAway on Steam right now. Shares Indie with StarsAway.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under StarsAway on Steam right now. Shares Indie with StarsAway.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under StarsAway on Steam right now. Shares Action with StarsAway.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under StarsAway on Steam right now. Shares Indie with StarsAway.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under StarsAway on Steam right now. Shares Indie with StarsAway.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The NOexistenceN of you AND me

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under StarsAway on Steam right now. Shares Indie with StarsAway.

    Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".

    2024IndieAdventureRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under StarsAway on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with StarsAway.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with StarsAway.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with StarsAway.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with StarsAway.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with StarsAway.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with StarsAway.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with StarsAway.

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with StarsAway.

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Disfigure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with StarsAway.

    Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!

    2023ActionIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about StarsAway

How much does StarsAway cost?
StarsAway is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to StarsAway?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside StarsAway are Gimel Dimension, FUR Squadron Phoenix, Polyfury.
Who developed StarsAway?
StarsAway was developed by Adam Howell.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on StarsAway.

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