Choose DUEL
Choose DUEL if it matches what drew you to this matchup. DUEL launched in 2017.
DUEL vs Starmageddon
DUEL and Starmageddon 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. DUEL (2017) is 9 years older than Starmageddon (2026). Starmageddon is free; DUEL is paid (1.99 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 Starmageddon
Choose Starmageddon if you want an Action and Free To Play game with Steam Leaderboards, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Starmageddon launched in 2026.
Both DUEL and Starmageddon sit in Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 DUEL |  Starmageddon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 70% positive (10 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | DUEL | SAE Athens Labs |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- DUEL (2017) is 9 years older than Starmageddon (2026).
- Starmageddon is free; DUEL is paid (1.99 USD).
DUEL vs Starmageddon — FAQ
- Should I play DUEL or Starmageddon first?
- If you want chronology, DUEL (2017) came out before Starmageddon (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 DUEL and Starmageddon 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 Starmageddon free?
- Yes — Starmageddon is a free-to-play Steam title. DUEL is paid (1.99 USD).