Choose Star Rogue
Choose Star Rogue if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Star Rogue launched in 2016.
Star Rogue vs 30XX
Star Rogue and 30XX both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Star Rogue (2016) is 7 years older than 30XX (2023). 30XX scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Star Rogue (87.5% 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 30XX
Choose 30XX if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Steam Leaderboards, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,750 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Star Rogue and 30XX sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Co-op, 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 Rogue |  30XX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | Free to play | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.5% positive (16 reviews) | 91.5% positive (1,750 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Julian Wehrmann | Batterystaple Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Star Rogue (2016) is 7 years older than 30XX (2023).
- 30XX scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Star Rogue (87.5% positive).
- Star Rogue is free; 30XX is paid (19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- 30XX is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Star Rogue has no Deck rating yet.
Star Rogue vs 30XX — FAQ
- Should I play Star Rogue or 30XX first?
- If you want chronology, Star Rogue (2016) came out before 30XX (2023). 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 Rogue and 30XX similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Star Rogue and 30XX have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Star Rogue ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; 30XX ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Is Star Rogue free?
- Yes — Star Rogue is a free-to-play Steam title. 30XX is paid (19.99 USD).