Rank 01Why this
Shares ship upgrades with Between the Stars.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 10)
- Deck Playable
- 2015
Games like Between the Stars
- 16 games
- Updated Nov 7, 2026
Players who liked Between the Stars also play
The closest matches to Between the Stars: Rebel Galaxy, Starpoint Gemini Warlords, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, Starcom: Unknown Space, and Genesis Alpha One Deluxe Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Same atmospheric mood as Between the Stars.
- $34.99 (Price checked Nov 10)
- 2017
Rank 03Why this
Shares crew management and branching narrative with Between the Stars.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 9)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
Rank 04 
Starcom: Unknown Space
Why this: Shares crew management with Between the Stars.
Rank 05 
Genesis Alpha One Deluxe Edition
Why this: Also Space Sim and Rogue-lite, like Between the Stars.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Between the Stars
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- 3Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector
Shares crew management and branching narrative with Between the Stars.
- 92% of 1,721 reviews
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- 5Genesis Alpha One Deluxe Edition
Also Space Sim and Rogue-lite, like Between the Stars.
- 70% of 880 reviews
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- 15Trigon: Space Story
Shares ship upgrades and crew management with Between the Stars.
- 70% of 571 reviews
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- 21Out There: Ω Edition
Shares ship upgrades and random events with Between the Stars.
- 66% of 580 reviews
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Isolated Games
- Price: $29.99checked Nov 9
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 77% of 1,158 reviews
- Genres: Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Choices meaningfully alter the story
- Crew members feel like real characters
- Emotional writing with poignant moments
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Emotional
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Why this: Also Space Sim and Rogue-lite, like Between the Stars.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Between the Stars.
Interstellaria
Why this: Shares ship upgrades with Between the Stars.
Trigon: Space Story
Why this: Shares ship upgrades and crew management with Between the Stars.
Out There: Ω Edition
Why this: Shares ship upgrades and random events with Between the Stars.
About Between the Stars
The closest matches to Between the Stars: Rebel Galaxy, Starpoint Gemini Warlords, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, Starcom: Unknown Space, and Genesis Alpha One Deluxe Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Between the Stars is your kind of game, the closest matches are Rebel Galaxy, Starpoint Gemini Warlords and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and emotional, and single out its branching narrative and crew management. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Between the Stars is a space-set RPG that blends branching narrative choices with ship combat and crew management. Released in 2024 by Isolated Games at $29.99 USD, the game tasks players with commanding an interstellar cruiser through dice-rolling combat encounters, random events, and text-based decisions that alter the story's trajectory. Reviewers note that choices meaningfully alter the story's direction, and players describe the experience as atmospheric, contemplative, and melancholic. Crew members develop distinct personalities while ship management and upgrades add tactical depth to the journey. The game runs in a playable state on Steam Deck and holds a 77% positive rating based on over 1,100 Steam reviews.
About Between the Stars: Become the Captain of an interstellar cruiser and journey across the galaxy to save the Republic. During your journey you will have to make important decisions, improve the weaponry of your ship and fight against numerous enemies.
Is Between the Stars worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 76% of 1,158 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $29.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 24 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 13 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Choices meaningfully alter the story
- Crew members feel like real characters
- Emotional writing with poignant moments
- Ship management adds depth
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“This is a maybe, game is kinda fun but the developers have just stopped kinda half way through. Shame on them... So if you want a have LIMITED Finished game with minor bugs that is kinda fun to play here it is. Well its now 2026 and the…”
“I played it too long to get a refund but at least I can safe your time and money. The game mechanics are badly written, some events are not possible to get through just because of bad scripting. After few hours of a gameplay, game events…”
People who play it also play: Rebel Galaxy, Starpoint Gemini Warlords, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector
Frequently asked about Between the Stars
Can I run it?
Does Between the Stars run on Steam Deck?
Between the Stars is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Between the Stars cost?
Between the Stars is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Between the Stars?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Between the Stars are Rebel Galaxy, Starpoint Gemini Warlords, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector.
Who developed Between the Stars?
Between the Stars was developed by Isolated Games.