Choose Sector Six
Choose Sector Six if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 68% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sector Six launched in 2018.
Sector Six vs Star Vortex
Sector Six and Star Vortex both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Sector Six (2018) is 7 years older than Star Vortex (2025). Sector Six scores higher on Steam reviews (94.4% positive) than Star Vortex (81.5% 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 Star Vortex
Choose Star Vortex if you want an Early Access game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Star Vortex launched in 2025.
Both Sector Six and Star Vortex sit in Action, Indie, and RPG 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
 Sector Six |  Star Vortex | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 8.00 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.4% positive (162 reviews) | 81.5% positive (65 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | V3663L | Zorg Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Sector Six (2018) is 7 years older than Star Vortex (2025).
- Sector Six scores higher on Steam reviews (94.4% positive) than Star Vortex (81.5% positive).
- Sector Six is currently ~68% cheaper on Steam than Star Vortex (8.00 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Sector Six is Deck Playable, Star Vortex is Deck Verified.
Sector Six vs Star Vortex — FAQ
- Should I play Sector Six or Star Vortex first?
- If you want chronology, Sector Six (2018) came out before Star Vortex (2025). 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 Sector Six and Star Vortex similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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.