Choose Star Nomad 2
Choose Star Nomad 2 if it's currently about 57% cheaper on the Steam Store. Star Nomad 2 launched in 2015.
Star Nomad 2 vs Between the Stars
Star Nomad 2 and Between the Stars both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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 Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Star Nomad 2 (2015) is 9 years older than Between the Stars (2024). Between the Stars scores higher on Steam reviews (76.5% positive) than Star Nomad 2 (67.5% 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 Between the Stars
Choose Between the Stars if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 76.5% positive across 1,158 reviews.
Both Star Nomad 2 and Between the Stars sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation 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 Nomad 2 |  Between the Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 67.5% positive (117 reviews) | 76.5% positive (1,158 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Huy Phan | Isolated Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Star Nomad 2 (2015) is 9 years older than Between the Stars (2024).
- Between the Stars scores higher on Steam reviews (76.5% positive) than Star Nomad 2 (67.5% positive).
- Star Nomad 2 is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Between the Stars (12.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Star Nomad 2 is Deck Unsupported, Between the Stars is Deck Playable.
Star Nomad 2 vs Between the Stars — FAQ
- Which is better, Star Nomad 2 or Between the Stars?
- On Steam reviews Between the Stars scores higher (76.5% positive) than Star Nomad 2 (67.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Between the Stars is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Star Nomad 2 or Between the Stars first?
- If you want chronology, Star Nomad 2 (2015) came out before Between the Stars (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 Star Nomad 2 and Between the Stars similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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.