Choose Starblast
Choose Starblast if you want a Massively Multiplayer experience. Starblast launched in 2017.
Starblast vs STELLATUM
Starblast and STELLATUM both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. STELLATUM (2015) is 2 years older than Starblast (2017). Starblast scores higher on Steam reviews (78.5% positive) than STELLATUM (55.1% 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 STELLATUM
Choose STELLATUM if you want a Simulation and RPG game with Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 79% cheaper on the Steam Store. STELLATUM launched in 2015.
Both Starblast and STELLATUM sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Starblast |  STELLATUM | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Casual | Action, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.09 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.5% positive (391 reviews) | 55.1% positive (69 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Neuronality | Satur Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- STELLATUM (2015) is 2 years older than Starblast (2017).
- Starblast scores higher on Steam reviews (78.5% positive) than STELLATUM (55.1% positive).
- STELLATUM is currently ~79% cheaper on Steam than Starblast (2.09 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Starblast vs STELLATUM — FAQ
- Should I play Starblast or STELLATUM first?
- If you want chronology, STELLATUM (2015) came out before Starblast (2017). 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 Starblast and STELLATUM similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.
- Do both Starblast and STELLATUM have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Starblast ships Online Co-op, Co-op; STELLATUM ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.