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 ProtoDungeon: Episode I
Astalon: Tears of the Earth and ProtoDungeon: Episode I 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 4 years older than ProtoDungeon: Episode I (2025). ProtoDungeon: Episode I scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Astalon: Tears of the Earth (93% 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 ProtoDungeon: Episode I
Choose ProtoDungeon: Episode I if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. ProtoDungeon: Episode I launched in 2025.
Both Astalon: Tears of the Earth and ProtoDungeon: Episode I 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 |  ProtoDungeon: Episode I | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93% positive (641 reviews) | 100% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | LABS Works | Studio Spacefarer |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Astalon: Tears of the Earth (2021) is 4 years older than ProtoDungeon: Episode I (2025).
- ProtoDungeon: Episode I scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Astalon: Tears of the Earth (93% positive).
- ProtoDungeon: Episode I is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Astalon: Tears of the Earth (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Astalon: Tears of the Earth is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; ProtoDungeon: Episode I has no Deck rating yet.
Astalon: Tears of the Earth vs ProtoDungeon: Episode I — FAQ
- Should I play Astalon: Tears of the Earth or ProtoDungeon: Episode I first?
- If you want chronology, Astalon: Tears of the Earth (2021) came out before ProtoDungeon: Episode I (2025). 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 ProtoDungeon: Episode I 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. ProtoDungeon: Episode I doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.