Choose Starground
Choose Starground if you want a Strategy game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Starground launched in 2024.
Starground vs Sector Space
Starground and Sector Space both land in Indie, Simulation, Early Access 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 Indie, Simulation, Early Access on Steam. Starground (2024) is 1 year older than Sector Space (2025). Sector Space scores higher on Steam reviews (94.6% positive) than Starground (79.6% 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 Sector Space
Choose Sector Space if you want an Action, Adventure, and RPG game with Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option, and Mouse Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 46% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sector Space launched in 2025.
Both Starground and Sector Space sit in Indie, Simulation, and Early Access on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound, 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
 Starground |  Sector Space | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 13.99 USD | 7.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.6% positive (93 reviews) | 94.6% positive (56 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Big Boy Games | Robin M. Farrell |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- Starground (2024) is 1 year older than Sector Space (2025).
- Sector Space scores higher on Steam reviews (94.6% positive) than Starground (79.6% positive).
- Sector Space is currently ~46% cheaper on Steam than Starground (7.49 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
- Starground has co-op; Sector Space does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Starground vs Sector Space — FAQ
- Should I play Starground or Sector Space first?
- If you want chronology, Starground (2024) came out before Sector Space (2025). 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 Starground and Sector Space similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Early Access 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 Sector Space have multiplayer like Starground?
- No. Starground supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while Sector Space is listed as single-player only.