Choose Aster
Choose Aster if it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Aster launched in 2020.
Aster vs Samurai Vandalism
Aster and Samurai Vandalism both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Aster (2020) is 3 years older than Samurai Vandalism (2023). Samurai Vandalism scores higher on Steam reviews (80.9% 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 Samurai Vandalism
Choose Samurai Vandalism if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Samurai Vandalism launched in 2023.
Both Aster and Samurai Vandalism sit in Action and 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 |  Samurai Vandalism | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 64.2% positive (151 reviews) | 80.9% positive (47 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | KS | ONEONE1 |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Aster (2020) is 3 years older than Samurai Vandalism (2023).
- Samurai Vandalism scores higher on Steam reviews (80.9% positive) than Aster (64.2% positive).
- Aster is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Samurai Vandalism (2.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Samurai Vandalism is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Aster has no Deck rating yet.
Aster vs Samurai Vandalism — FAQ
- Should I play Aster or Samurai Vandalism first?
- If you want chronology, Aster (2020) came out before Samurai Vandalism (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 Aster and Samurai Vandalism similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.