Choose StarsOne
Choose StarsOne if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 69.7% positive across 155 reviews.
StarsOne vs Stars End
StarsOne and Stars End both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. StarsOne (2016) is 7 years older than Stars End (2023). StarsOne scores higher on Steam reviews (69.7% positive) than Stars End (63% 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 Stars End
Choose Stars End if you want an Adventure and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Stars End launched in 2023.
Both StarsOne and Stars End sit in Action, Indie, and Massively Multiplayer on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online 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
 StarsOne |  Stars End | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.7% positive (155 reviews) | 63% positive (738 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | IllusoryWorldEntertainment | Reverie World Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer on Steam.
- StarsOne (2016) is 7 years older than Stars End (2023).
- StarsOne scores higher on Steam reviews (69.7% positive) than Stars End (63% positive).
- StarsOne is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Stars End (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
StarsOne vs Stars End — FAQ
- Which is better, StarsOne or Stars End?
- On Steam reviews StarsOne scores higher (69.7% positive) than Stars End (63% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, StarsOne is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play StarsOne or Stars End first?
- If you want chronology, StarsOne (2016) came out before Stars End (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 StarsOne and Stars End similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Do both StarsOne and Stars End have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: StarsOne ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Stars End ships Online Co-op, Co-op.