Choose Star Sky
Choose Star Sky if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Star Sky launched in 2015.
Star Sky vs Star Sky 3
Star Sky and Star Sky 3 both land in Indie, Adventure, 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 share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Star Sky (2015) is 3 years older than Star Sky 3 (2018). Star Sky 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than Star Sky (76.4% 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 Sky 3
Choose Star Sky 3 if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2018) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Star Sky 3 launched in 2018.
Both Star Sky and Star Sky 3 sit in Indie, Adventure, and 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
 Star Sky |  Star Sky 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.4% positive (123 reviews) | 96.2% positive (26 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | JMJ Interactive, Mårten Jonsson | Mårten Jonsson, JMJ Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Star Sky (2015) is 3 years older than Star Sky 3 (2018).
- Star Sky 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than Star Sky (76.4% positive).
- Star Sky 3 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Star Sky (3.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- Star Sky is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Star Sky 3 has no Deck rating yet.
Star Sky vs Star Sky 3 — FAQ
- Should I play Star Sky or Star Sky 3 first?
- If you want chronology, Star Sky (2015) came out before Star Sky 3 (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 Star Sky and Star Sky 3 similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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 Star Sky run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Star Sky is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Star Sky 3 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.