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the Death of the Video Star vs Interstate 35

the Death of the Video Star and Interstate 35 both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Interstate 35 (2024) is 1 year older than the Death of the Video Star (2025). Interstate 35 is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than the Death of the Video Star (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 the Death of the Video Star

Choose the Death of the Video Star if you want an Adventure experience. the Death of the Video Star launched in 2025.

Choose Interstate 35

Choose Interstate 35 if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Interstate 35 launched in 2024.

Both the Death of the Video Star and Interstate 35 sit in 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

the Death of the Video Star vs Interstate 35 — Steam metadata comparison
the Death of the Video Star — Steam game coverthe Death of the Video StarInterstate 35 — Steam game coverInterstate 35
Released20252024
GenresIndie, AdventureIndie
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price9.99 USD7.99 USD
Steam reviews9 reviews100% positive (34 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersK Van MartinRadiant Array

Side by side

the Death of the Video Star vs Interstate 35 — FAQ

Should I play the Death of the Video Star or Interstate 35 first?
If you want chronology, Interstate 35 (2024) came out before the Death of the Video Star (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 the Death of the Video Star and Interstate 35 similar?
They overlap on 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.
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