Choose Eldritch Hunter
Choose Eldritch Hunter if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. Eldritch Hunter launched in 2017.
Eldritch Hunter vs Shoot Star
Eldritch Hunter and Shoot Star 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. Eldritch Hunter (2017) is 7 years older than Shoot Star (2024). Shoot Star is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Eldritch Hunter (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Shoot Star
Choose Shoot Star if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Shoot Star launched in 2024.
Both Eldritch Hunter and Shoot Star 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
 Eldritch Hunter |  Shoot Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.8% positive (18 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Joshua Missile | natamigame |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Eldritch Hunter (2017) is 7 years older than Shoot Star (2024).
- Shoot Star is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Eldritch Hunter (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Eldritch Hunter vs Shoot Star — FAQ
- Should I play Eldritch Hunter or Shoot Star first?
- If you want chronology, Eldritch Hunter (2017) came out before Shoot Star (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 Eldritch Hunter and Shoot Star 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.