Choose Children of Zodiarcs
Choose Children of Zodiarcs if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Children of Zodiarcs launched in 2017.
Children of Zodiarcs vs Galaxy Hunter
Children of Zodiarcs and Galaxy Hunter both land in Strategy, Indie 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 on Steam. Children of Zodiarcs (2017) is 9 years older than Galaxy Hunter (2026). Galaxy Hunter scores higher on Steam reviews (97% positive) than Children of Zodiarcs (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 Galaxy Hunter
Choose Galaxy Hunter if you want a Casual game with DualShock Controller Support and DualSense Controller Support. On Steam, it's currently about 56% cheaper on the Steam Store. Galaxy Hunter launched in 2026.
Both Children of Zodiarcs and Galaxy Hunter sit in Strategy and Indie 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
 Children of Zodiarcs |  Galaxy Hunter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 67.5% positive (255 reviews) | 97% positive (66 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cardboard Utopia | Starbooom Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Children of Zodiarcs (2017) is 9 years older than Galaxy Hunter (2026).
- Galaxy Hunter scores higher on Steam reviews (97% positive) than Children of Zodiarcs (67.5% positive).
- Galaxy Hunter is currently ~56% cheaper on Steam than Children of Zodiarcs (7.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Children of Zodiarcs is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Galaxy Hunter has no Deck rating yet.
Children of Zodiarcs vs Galaxy Hunter — FAQ
- Should I play Children of Zodiarcs or Galaxy Hunter first?
- If you want chronology, Children of Zodiarcs (2017) came out before Galaxy Hunter (2026). 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 Children of Zodiarcs and Galaxy Hunter similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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 Children of Zodiarcs run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Children of Zodiarcs is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Galaxy Hunter doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.