Choose FOUNDRY
Choose FOUNDRY if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,870 Steam reviews back the pick.
FOUNDRY vs Starground
FOUNDRY and Starground 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. Both released in 2024. FOUNDRY scores higher on Steam reviews (81.8% positive) than Starground (79.6% 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 Starground
Choose Starground if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Starground launched in 2024.
Both FOUNDRY and Starground sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN 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
 FOUNDRY |  Starground | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 20.99 USD | 13.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.8% positive (1,870 reviews) | 79.6% positive (93 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Channel 3 Entertainment | Big Boy Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Both released in 2024.
- FOUNDRY scores higher on Steam reviews (81.8% positive) than Starground (79.6% positive).
- Starground is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than FOUNDRY (13.99 USD vs. 20.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
FOUNDRY vs Starground — FAQ
- Are FOUNDRY and Starground 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.
- Do both FOUNDRY and Starground have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: FOUNDRY ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Starground ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.