Choose Starbase
Choose Starbase if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 4,344 Steam reviews back the pick.
Starbase vs Avatar Quest Online
Starbase and Avatar Quest Online both land in Action, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer 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, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. Starbase (2021) is 5 years older than Avatar Quest Online (2026). Avatar Quest Online is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than Starbase (5.00 USD vs. 34.99 USD). 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 Avatar Quest Online
Choose Avatar Quest Online if you want an Indie and Casual game with Online Co-op, Gamepad Recommended, and Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 86% cheaper on the Steam Store. Avatar Quest Online launched in 2026.
Both Starbase and Avatar Quest Online sit in Action, Simulation, and Massively Multiplayer on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP, 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
 Starbase |  Avatar Quest Online | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Early Access | Action, Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 5.00 USD |
| Steam reviews | 55.1% positive (4,344 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Frozenbyte | lv10.jp |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer on Steam.
- Starbase (2021) is 5 years older than Avatar Quest Online (2026).
- Avatar Quest Online is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than Starbase (5.00 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Avatar Quest Online has co-op; Starbase does not.
- Starbase is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Avatar Quest Online has no Deck rating yet.
Starbase vs Avatar Quest Online — FAQ
- Should I play Starbase or Avatar Quest Online first?
- If you want chronology, Starbase (2021) came out before Avatar Quest Online (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 Starbase and Avatar Quest Online similar?
- They overlap on Action, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer 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 Starbase run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Starbase is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Avatar Quest Online doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.