Choose VoidExpanse
Choose VoidExpanse if you want an Action, Indie, and RPG game with Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. VoidExpanse launched in 2015.
VoidExpanse vs Hollow Stars
VoidExpanse and Hollow Stars both land in Strategy, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. VoidExpanse (2015) is 11 years older than Hollow Stars (2026). Hollow Stars has co-op; VoidExpanse does not. 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 Hollow Stars
Choose Hollow Stars if you want the Online Co-op, Mouse Only Option, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Hollow Stars launched in 2026.
Both VoidExpanse and Hollow Stars sit in Strategy and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 VoidExpanse |  Hollow Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 73.5% positive (388 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | AtomicTorch Studio | AppGX |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- VoidExpanse (2015) is 11 years older than Hollow Stars (2026).
- Hollow Stars has co-op; VoidExpanse does not.
- VoidExpanse is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Hollow Stars has no Deck rating yet.
VoidExpanse vs Hollow Stars — FAQ
- Should I play VoidExpanse or Hollow Stars first?
- If you want chronology, VoidExpanse (2015) came out before Hollow Stars (2026). 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 VoidExpanse and Hollow Stars similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation 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 VoidExpanse run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — VoidExpanse is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Hollow Stars doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.