Choose Startron
Choose Startron if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Startron launched in 2025.
Startron vs Dig Inc.
Startron and Dig Inc. both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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 Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Startron (2025) is 1 year older than Dig Inc. (2026). Startron is free; Dig Inc. is paid (7.49 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 Dig Inc.
Choose Dig Inc. if you want an Early Access experience. Dig Inc. launched in 2026.
Both Startron and Dig Inc. sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation 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
 Startron |  Dig Inc. | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 7.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (21 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rogo Darius | Tematus |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Startron (2025) is 1 year older than Dig Inc. (2026).
- Startron is free; Dig Inc. is paid (7.49 USD).
Startron vs Dig Inc. — FAQ
- Should I play Startron or Dig Inc. first?
- If you want chronology, Startron (2025) came out before Dig Inc. (2026). 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 Startron and Dig Inc. similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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 Startron free?
- Yes — Startron is a free-to-play Steam title. Dig Inc. is paid (7.49 USD).