Choose Star Control III
Choose Star Control III if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. Star Control III launched in 2017.
Star Control III vs C-Beams
Star Control III and C-Beams both land in Action, Strategy, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. 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 C-Beams
Choose C-Beams if you want a Simulation and RPG game with Gamepad Recommended. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment.
Both Star Control III and C-Beams sit in Action, Strategy, and Adventure 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
 Star Control III |  C-Beams | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | — |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 63.9% positive (36 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Legend Entertainment | Distant Light Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Adventure on Steam.
Star Control III vs C-Beams — FAQ
- Are Star Control III and C-Beams similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, Adventure 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 C-Beams have multiplayer like Star Control III?
- No. Star Control III supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while C-Beams is listed as single-player only.