Choose Starward Rogue
Choose Starward Rogue if you want an Indie experience. Starward Rogue launched in 2016.
Starward Rogue vs Earl vs. the Mutants
Starward Rogue and Earl vs. the Mutants both land in Action, 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 Action, RPG on Steam. Starward Rogue (2016) is 8 years older than Earl vs. the Mutants (2024). Earl vs. the Mutants scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Starward Rogue (90.7% 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 Earl vs. the Mutants
Choose Earl vs. the Mutants if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Earl vs. the Mutants launched in 2024.
Both Starward Rogue and Earl vs. the Mutants sit in Action and RPG 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
 Starward Rogue |  Earl vs. the Mutants | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.7% positive (248 reviews) | 96.9% positive (96 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Arcen Games | Falling State Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Starward Rogue (2016) is 8 years older than Earl vs. the Mutants (2024).
- Earl vs. the Mutants scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Starward Rogue (90.7% positive).
- Earl vs. the Mutants is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Starward Rogue (2.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Starward Rogue is Deck Playable, Earl vs. the Mutants is Deck Verified.
Starward Rogue vs Earl vs. the Mutants — FAQ
- Should I play Starward Rogue or Earl vs. the Mutants first?
- If you want chronology, Starward Rogue (2016) came out before Earl vs. the Mutants (2024). 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 Starward Rogue and Earl vs. the Mutants similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.