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5089: The Action RPG vs Starter Pack

5089: The Action RPG and Starter Pack both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. 5089: The Action RPG (2016) is 5 years older than Starter Pack (2021). Starter Pack is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than 5089: The Action RPG (2.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

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5089: The Action RPG vs Starter Pack — Steam metadata comparison
5089: The Action RPG — Steam game cover5089: The Action RPGStarter Pack — Steam game coverStarter Pack
Released20162021
GenresAction, Indie, RPGRPG
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price7.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews82.8% positive (273 reviews)
MultiplayerCross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersPhr00t's SoftwareMika Pi

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5089: The Action RPG vs Starter Pack — FAQ

Should I play 5089: The Action RPG or Starter Pack first?
If you want chronology, 5089: The Action RPG (2016) came out before Starter Pack (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 5089: The Action RPG and Starter Pack similar?
They overlap on 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 Starter Pack have multiplayer like 5089: The Action RPG?
No. 5089: The Action RPG supports multiplayer on Steam (Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op), while Starter Pack is listed as single-player only.