Sol Trader vs Star Dynasties
Sol Trader and Star Dynasties both land in Simulation, RPG 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 Simulation, RPG on Steam. Sol Trader (2016) is 5 years older than Star Dynasties (2021). Star Dynasties scores higher on Steam reviews (71.9% positive) than Sol Trader (61.2% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Sol Trader |  Star Dynasties | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG | Strategy, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 30.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 61.2% positive (49 reviews) | 71.9% positive (352 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Chris Parsons | Pawley Games |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, RPG on Steam.
- Sol Trader (2016) is 5 years older than Star Dynasties (2021).
- Star Dynasties scores higher on Steam reviews (71.9% positive) than Sol Trader (61.2% positive).
- Sol Trader is currently ~35% cheaper on Steam than Star Dynasties (19.99 USD vs. 30.99 USD).
- Star Dynasties is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Sol Trader has no Deck rating yet.
Sol Trader vs Star Dynasties — FAQ
- Should I play Sol Trader or Star Dynasties first?
- If you want chronology, Sol Trader (2016) came out before Star Dynasties (2021). 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 Sol Trader and Star Dynasties similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, RPG 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.