Choose Solar Core
Choose Solar Core if you want an Indie game with Custom Volume Controls. Solar Core launched in 2027.
Solar Core vs STEEL VANGUARD:Project ARES
Solar Core and STEEL VANGUARD:Project ARES both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. 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 STEEL VANGUARD:Project ARES
Choose STEEL VANGUARD:Project ARES if you want the DualSense Controller Support side of the pairing.
Both Solar Core and STEEL VANGUARD:Project ARES sit in Action on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support, Playable without Timed Input, and #category_playable_at_your_own_pace, 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
 Solar Core |  STEEL VANGUARD:Project ARES | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Aileron Interactive | GZOE Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
Solar Core vs STEEL VANGUARD:Project ARES — FAQ
- Are Solar Core and STEEL VANGUARD:Project ARES similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.