Choose Above Earth
Choose Above Earth if you want an Action, Strategy, and Simulation game with Steam Leaderboards. Above Earth launched in 2019.
Above Earth vs Astrometica
Above Earth and Astrometica both land in Indie, Adventure, Early Access 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 Indie, Adventure, Early Access on Steam. Above Earth (2019) is 5 years older than Astrometica (2024). Astrometica scores higher on Steam reviews (82.7% positive) than Above Earth (67.7% 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 Astrometica
Choose Astrometica if you want the Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,492 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Above Earth and Astrometica sit in Indie, Adventure, and Early Access 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
 Above Earth |  Astrometica | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 67.7% positive (31 reviews) | 82.7% positive (1,492 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Steven Eric Boyette | BeryMery |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Early Access on Steam.
- Above Earth (2019) is 5 years older than Astrometica (2024).
- Astrometica scores higher on Steam reviews (82.7% positive) than Above Earth (67.7% positive).
- Above Earth is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Astrometica (17.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
Above Earth vs Astrometica — FAQ
- Should I play Above Earth or Astrometica first?
- If you want chronology, Above Earth (2019) came out before Astrometica (2024). 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 Above Earth and Astrometica similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Early Access 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.