Choose Derelict Star
Choose Derelict Star if you want an Action game with Stereo Sound. Derelict Star launched in 2026.
Derelict Star vs Quarion
Derelict Star and Quarion both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Quarion (2025) is 1 year older than Derelict Star (2026). Derelict Star scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Quarion (94% 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 Quarion
Choose Quarion if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Quarion launched in 2025.
Both Derelict Star and Quarion sit in Adventure on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option, 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
 Derelict Star |  Quarion | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (91 reviews) | 94% positive (117 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | gate | Zejoant |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Quarion (2025) is 1 year older than Derelict Star (2026).
- Derelict Star scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Quarion (94% positive).
- Quarion is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Derelict Star (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Derelict Star vs Quarion — FAQ
- Should I play Derelict Star or Quarion first?
- If you want chronology, Quarion (2025) came out before Derelict Star (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 Derelict Star and Quarion similar?
- They overlap on 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.