Choose Starlight Vega
Choose Starlight Vega if you want an Indie experience. Starlight Vega launched in 2016.
Starlight Vega vs The Wilting Amaranth
Starlight Vega and The Wilting Amaranth both land in Casual 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 Casual games on Steam. Starlight Vega (2016) is 2 years older than The Wilting Amaranth (2018). Starlight Vega scores higher on Steam reviews (93.7% positive) than The Wilting Amaranth (79.5% 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 The Wilting Amaranth
Choose The Wilting Amaranth if it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Wilting Amaranth launched in 2018.
Both Starlight Vega and The Wilting Amaranth sit in Casual 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
 Starlight Vega |  The Wilting Amaranth | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.7% positive (175 reviews) | 79.5% positive (39 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Razzart Visual | Reine Works |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Starlight Vega (2016) is 2 years older than The Wilting Amaranth (2018).
- Starlight Vega scores higher on Steam reviews (93.7% positive) than The Wilting Amaranth (79.5% positive).
- The Wilting Amaranth is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Starlight Vega (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Starlight Vega is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Wilting Amaranth has no Deck rating yet.
Starlight Vega vs The Wilting Amaranth — FAQ
- Should I play Starlight Vega or The Wilting Amaranth first?
- If you want chronology, Starlight Vega (2016) came out before The Wilting Amaranth (2018). 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 Starlight Vega and The Wilting Amaranth similar?
- They overlap on Casual 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 Starlight Vega run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Starlight Vega is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Wilting Amaranth doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.