Choose Star Control I and II
Choose Star Control I and II if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Star Control I and II launched in 2017.
Star Control I and II vs Star Control III
Star Control I and II and Star Control III both land in Action, Strategy, 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 share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Both released in 2017. Star Control I and II scores higher on Steam reviews (80.7% positive) than Star Control III (63.9% 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 Star Control III
Choose Star Control III if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Star Control III launched in 2017.
Both Star Control I and II and Star Control III sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 Star Control I and II |  Star Control III | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.7% positive (140 reviews) | 63.9% positive (36 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Toys for Bob | Legend Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Both released in 2017.
- Star Control I and II scores higher on Steam reviews (80.7% positive) than Star Control III (63.9% positive).
- Star Control III is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Star Control I and II (3.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
Star Control I and II vs Star Control III — FAQ
- Are Star Control I and II and Star Control III similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.