Yomi vs Star Realms
Yomi and Star Realms both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Yomi (2015) is 1 year older than Star Realms (2016). Star Realms scores higher on Steam reviews (86.8% positive) than Yomi (77% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Yomi |  Star Realms | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 77% positive (113 reviews) | 86.8% positive (1,571 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Sirlin Games | Wise Wizard Games, LLC |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Yomi (2015) is 1 year older than Star Realms (2016).
- Star Realms scores higher on Steam reviews (86.8% positive) than Yomi (77% positive).
- Star Realms is free; Yomi is paid (14.99 USD).
- Star Realms is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Yomi has no Deck rating yet.
Yomi vs Star Realms — FAQ
- Which is better, Yomi or Star Realms?
- On Steam reviews Star Realms scores higher (86.8% positive) than Yomi (77% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Star Realms is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Yomi or Star Realms first?
- If you want chronology, Yomi (2015) came out before Star Realms (2016). 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 Yomi and Star Realms similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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 Star Realms free?
- Yes — Star Realms is a free-to-play Steam title. Yomi is paid (14.99 USD).