Choose Aster
Choose Aster if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Aster launched in 2020.
Aster vs False Myth
Aster and False Myth both land in Indie 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 are Indie games on Steam. Aster (2020) is 1 year older than False Myth (2021). False Myth scores higher on Steam reviews (82.8% positive) than Aster (64.2% 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 False Myth
Choose False Myth if you want a RPG experience. False Myth launched in 2021.
Both Aster and False Myth sit in Indie 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
 Aster |  False Myth | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 64.2% positive (151 reviews) | 82.8% positive (58 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | KS | fushidaratei |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Aster (2020) is 1 year older than False Myth (2021).
- False Myth scores higher on Steam reviews (82.8% positive) than Aster (64.2% positive).
- Aster is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than False Myth (2.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- False Myth is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Aster has no Deck rating yet.
Aster vs False Myth — FAQ
- Should I play Aster or False Myth first?
- If you want chronology, Aster (2020) came out before False Myth (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 Aster and False Myth similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.