Choose SokoPenguin
Choose SokoPenguin if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 26% cheaper on the Steam Store. SokoPenguin launched in 2024.
SokoPenguin vs Starry Trace
SokoPenguin and Starry Trace both land in Strategy, Indie, Casual 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. SokoPenguin (2024) is 1 year older than Starry Trace (2025). SokoPenguin is currently ~26% cheaper on Steam than Starry Trace (1.49 USD vs. 2.02 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 Starry Trace
Choose Starry Trace if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Starry Trace launched in 2025.
Both SokoPenguin and Starry Trace sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual 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
 SokoPenguin |  Starry Trace | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.49 USD | 2.02 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.3% positive (26 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Vergiu | Pomegranate Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- SokoPenguin (2024) is 1 year older than Starry Trace (2025).
- SokoPenguin is currently ~26% cheaper on Steam than Starry Trace (1.49 USD vs. 2.02 USD).
SokoPenguin vs Starry Trace — FAQ
- Should I play SokoPenguin or Starry Trace first?
- If you want chronology, SokoPenguin (2024) came out before Starry Trace (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 SokoPenguin and Starry Trace similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Casual 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.