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New World: Aeternum vs Astellia

New World: Aeternum and Astellia both land in Massively Multiplayer, RPG 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 Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam. Astellia (2020) is 1 year older than New World: Aeternum (2021). New World: Aeternum scores higher on Steam reviews (66.6% positive) than Astellia (64.3% 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 New World: Aeternum

Choose New World: Aeternum if you want an Action and Adventure game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 66.6% positive across 145,758 reviews.

Choose Astellia

Choose Astellia if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Astellia launched in 2020.

Both New World: Aeternum and Astellia sit in Massively Multiplayer and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and Online 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

New World: Aeternum vs Astellia — Steam metadata comparison
New World: Aeternum — Steam game coverNew World: AeternumAstellia — Steam game coverAstellia
Released20212020
GenresAction, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPGMassively Multiplayer, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
PricePrice unknownPrice unknown
Steam reviews66.6% positive (145,758 reviews)64.3% positive (546 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersAmazon Game StudiosStudio 8

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New World: Aeternum vs Astellia — FAQ

Which is better, New World: Aeternum or Astellia?
On Steam reviews New World: Aeternum scores higher (66.6% positive) than Astellia (64.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, New World: Aeternum is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play New World: Aeternum or Astellia first?
If you want chronology, Astellia (2020) came out before New World: Aeternum (2021). 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 New World: Aeternum and Astellia similar?
They overlap on Massively Multiplayer, RPG 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 New World: Aeternum and Astellia have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: New World: Aeternum ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Astellia ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Does New World: Aeternum run on Steam Deck?
Yes — New World: Aeternum is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Astellia doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
New World: Aeternum vs Astellia — Verdict (2026) · imho.run