Choose Max Savage
Choose Max Savage if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. Max Savage launched in 2026.
Max Savage vs When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears
Max Savage and When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Max Savage (2026) is 1 year older than When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears (2027). 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 When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears
Choose When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Camera Comfort and Keyboard Only Option. When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears launched in 2027.
Both Max Savage and When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears sit in Action on Steam and both list Stereo Sound and Adjustable Difficulty, 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
 Max Savage |  When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tim Rachor | None is Enough |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Max Savage (2026) is 1 year older than When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears (2027).
Max Savage vs When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears — FAQ
- Should I play Max Savage or When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears first?
- If you want chronology, Max Savage (2026) came out before When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears (2027). 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 Max Savage and When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.