Choose Astalon: Tears of the Earth
Choose Astalon: Tears of the Earth if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Astalon: Tears of the Earth launched in 2021.
Astalon: Tears of the Earth vs Goo Keeper
Astalon: Tears of the Earth and Goo Keeper both land in Action, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Astalon: Tears of the Earth (2021) is 2 years older than Goo Keeper (2023). Astalon: Tears of the Earth scores higher on Steam reviews (93% positive) than Goo Keeper (72.7% 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 Goo Keeper
Choose Goo Keeper if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Goo Keeper launched in 2023.
Both Astalon: Tears of the Earth and Goo Keeper sit in Action and Adventure 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
 Astalon: Tears of the Earth |  Goo Keeper | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93% positive (641 reviews) | 72.7% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | LABS Works | Oria Games Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Astalon: Tears of the Earth (2021) is 2 years older than Goo Keeper (2023).
- Astalon: Tears of the Earth scores higher on Steam reviews (93% positive) than Goo Keeper (72.7% positive).
- Goo Keeper is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Astalon: Tears of the Earth (11.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Astalon: Tears of the Earth is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Goo Keeper has no Deck rating yet.
Astalon: Tears of the Earth vs Goo Keeper — FAQ
- Should I play Astalon: Tears of the Earth or Goo Keeper first?
- If you want chronology, Astalon: Tears of the Earth (2021) came out before Goo Keeper (2023). 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 Astalon: Tears of the Earth and Goo Keeper similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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.
- Does Astalon: Tears of the Earth run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Astalon: Tears of the Earth is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Goo Keeper doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.