Choose McOsu
Choose McOsu if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 3,686 Steam reviews back the pick.
McOsu vs Become A Star
McOsu and Become A Star both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. McOsu (2017) is 7 years older than Become A Star (2024). McOsu is free; Become A Star is paid (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 Become A Star
Choose Become A Star if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Become A Star launched in 2024.
Both McOsu and Become A Star sit in Indie on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported, 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
 McOsu |  Become A Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.3% positive (3,686 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | McKay | Lazag Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- McOsu (2017) is 7 years older than Become A Star (2024).
- McOsu is free; Become A Star is paid (4.99 USD).
McOsu vs Become A Star — FAQ
- Should I play McOsu or Become A Star first?
- If you want chronology, McOsu (2017) came out before Become A 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 McOsu and Become A Star similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Is McOsu free?
- Yes — McOsu is a free-to-play Steam title. Become A Star is paid (4.99 USD).