Choose Origin Space
Choose Origin Space if it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Origin Space launched in 2018.
Origin Space vs Star Vortex
Origin Space 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. Origin Space (2018) is 7 years older than Star Vortex (2025). Star Vortex scores higher on Steam reviews (81.5% positive) than Origin Space (57.1% 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 Origin Space 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
 Origin Space |  Star Vortex | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 57.1% positive (21 reviews) | 81.5% positive (65 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rimware | Zorg Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Origin Space (2018) is 7 years older than Star Vortex (2025).
- Star Vortex scores higher on Steam reviews (81.5% positive) than Origin Space (57.1% positive).
- Origin Space is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Star Vortex (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Star Vortex is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Origin Space has no Deck rating yet.
Origin Space vs Star Vortex — FAQ
- Should I play Origin Space or Star Vortex first?
- If you want chronology, Origin Space (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 Origin Space 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.