Choose Starward Rogue
Choose Starward Rogue if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Starward Rogue launched in 2016.
Starward Rogue vs Next Hero
Starward Rogue and Next Hero both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, RPG on Steam. Starward Rogue (2016) is 2 years older than Next Hero (2018). Next Hero is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Starward Rogue (9.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD). 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 Next Hero
Choose Next Hero if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. Next Hero launched in 2018.
Both Starward Rogue and Next Hero sit in Action, Indie, 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 |  Next Hero | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.7% positive (248 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Arcen Games | LINE Games Corporation |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Starward Rogue (2016) is 2 years older than Next Hero (2018).
- Next Hero is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Starward Rogue (9.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Starward Rogue is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Next Hero has no Deck rating yet.
Starward Rogue vs Next Hero — FAQ
- Should I play Starward Rogue or Next Hero first?
- If you want chronology, Starward Rogue (2016) came out before Next Hero (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 Starward Rogue and Next Hero similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Does Starward Rogue run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Starward Rogue is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Next Hero doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.