Choose Derelict Redux
Choose Derelict Redux if it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Derelict Redux launched in 2016.
Derelict Redux vs Ostallian Core
Derelict Redux and Ostallian Core 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. Derelict Redux (2016) is 8 years older than Ostallian Core (2024). Derelict Redux is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Ostallian Core (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Ostallian Core
Choose Ostallian Core if you want an Adventure, RPG, and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Ostallian Core launched in 2024.
Both Derelict Redux and Ostallian Core sit in Action and Indie 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
 Derelict Redux |  Ostallian Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 50% positive (18 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Floor59Games | Quixotic Worx |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Derelict Redux (2016) is 8 years older than Ostallian Core (2024).
- Derelict Redux is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Ostallian Core (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
Derelict Redux vs Ostallian Core — FAQ
- Should I play Derelict Redux or Ostallian Core first?
- If you want chronology, Derelict Redux (2016) came out before Ostallian Core (2024). 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 Derelict Redux and Ostallian Core 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.