Choose StarsAway
Choose StarsAway if it matches what drew you to this matchup. StarsAway launched in 2024.
StarsAway vs Flushed Forward
StarsAway and Flushed Forward 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. StarsAway (2024) is 3 years older than Flushed Forward (2027). Flushed Forward is free; StarsAway is paid (3.99 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 Flushed Forward
Choose Flushed Forward if you want a Free To Play and Casual game with DualShock Controller Support, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Flushed Forward launched in 2027.
Both StarsAway and Flushed Forward 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
 StarsAway |  Flushed Forward | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Adam Howell | Samuel White |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- StarsAway (2024) is 3 years older than Flushed Forward (2027).
- Flushed Forward is free; StarsAway is paid (3.99 USD).
StarsAway vs Flushed Forward — FAQ
- Should I play StarsAway or Flushed Forward first?
- If you want chronology, StarsAway (2024) came out before Flushed Forward (2027). 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 StarsAway and Flushed Forward 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.
- Is Flushed Forward free?
- Yes — Flushed Forward is a free-to-play Steam title. StarsAway is paid (3.99 USD).