Choose Astronarch
Choose Astronarch if you want the Camera Comfort side of the pairing. Astronarch launched in 2021.
Astronarch vs 100FRIENDS
Astronarch and 100FRIENDS both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. Astronarch (2021) is 5 years older than 100FRIENDS (2026). Astronarch scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than 100FRIENDS (89.5% 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 100FRIENDS
Choose 100FRIENDS if you want the DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. 100FRIENDS launched in 2026.
Both Astronarch and 100FRIENDS sit in Strategy, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (91.2% vs 89.5% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Astronarch |  100FRIENDS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Casual | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (617 reviews) | 89.5% positive (38 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dale Turner | TWIN PIXELS |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Astronarch (2021) is 5 years older than 100FRIENDS (2026).
- Astronarch scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than 100FRIENDS (89.5% positive).
- 100FRIENDS is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Astronarch (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Astronarch is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; 100FRIENDS has no Deck rating yet.
Astronarch vs 100FRIENDS — FAQ
- Should I play Astronarch or 100FRIENDS first?
- If you want chronology, Astronarch (2021) came out before 100FRIENDS (2026). 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 Astronarch and 100FRIENDS similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.
- Does Astronarch run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Astronarch is rated Deck Playable by Valve. 100FRIENDS doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.