Choose Vector Prospector
Choose Vector Prospector if it's currently about 68% cheaper on the Steam Store. Vector Prospector launched in 2020.
Vector Prospector vs Astral Ascent
Vector Prospector and Astral Ascent both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Vector Prospector (2020) is 3 years older than Astral Ascent (2023). Astral Ascent scores higher on Steam reviews (95.5% positive) than Vector Prospector (82.4% 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 Astral Ascent
Choose Astral Ascent if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,699 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Vector Prospector and Astral Ascent sit in Action 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
 Vector Prospector |  Astral Ascent | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.4% positive (17 reviews) | 95.5% positive (1,699 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | SpinAttack Studio | Hibernian Workshop |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Vector Prospector (2020) is 3 years older than Astral Ascent (2023).
- Astral Ascent scores higher on Steam reviews (95.5% positive) than Vector Prospector (82.4% positive).
- Vector Prospector is currently ~68% cheaper on Steam than Astral Ascent (7.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Astral Ascent has co-op; Vector Prospector does not.
- Astral Ascent is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Vector Prospector has no Deck rating yet.
Vector Prospector vs Astral Ascent — FAQ
- Should I play Vector Prospector or Astral Ascent first?
- If you want chronology, Vector Prospector (2020) came out before Astral Ascent (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 Vector Prospector and Astral Ascent similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Vector Prospector have multiplayer like Astral Ascent?
- No. Astral Ascent supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Vector Prospector is listed as single-player only.