Star Chart vs Rocket Explorer
Star Chart and Rocket Explorer both land in Simulation 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 Simulation games on Steam. Star Chart (2016) is 5 years older than Rocket Explorer (2021). Both sit near 54% positive on Steam (Star Chart: 13 reviews, Rocket Explorer: 22). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Star Chart |  Rocket Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Simulation | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 53.8% positive (13 reviews) | 54.5% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Escapist Games Ltd | Stanley Creative |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Star Chart (2016) is 5 years older than Rocket Explorer (2021).
- Both sit near 54% positive on Steam (Star Chart: 13 reviews, Rocket Explorer: 22).
- Star Chart is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than Rocket Explorer (9.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
Star Chart vs Rocket Explorer — FAQ
- Should I play Star Chart or Rocket Explorer first?
- If you want chronology, Star Chart (2016) came out before Rocket Explorer (2021). 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 Chart and Rocket Explorer similar?
- They overlap on Simulation 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.