Choose Ex-Zodiac
Choose Ex-Zodiac if you want an Early Access experience. Ex-Zodiac launched in 2022.
Ex-Zodiac vs Astrodogs
Ex-Zodiac and Astrodogs 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. Astrodogs (2021) is 1 year older than Ex-Zodiac (2022). Ex-Zodiac scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than Astrodogs (77.8% 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 Astrodogs
Choose Astrodogs if you want an Adventure experience. Astrodogs launched in 2021.
Both Ex-Zodiac and Astrodogs 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
 Ex-Zodiac |  Astrodogs | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.1% positive (742 reviews) | 77.8% positive (54 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MNKY | Dynamic Media Triad |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Astrodogs (2021) is 1 year older than Ex-Zodiac (2022).
- Ex-Zodiac scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than Astrodogs (77.8% positive).
- Ex-Zodiac is currently ~8% cheaper on Steam than Astrodogs (11.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Ex-Zodiac is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Astrodogs has no Deck rating yet.
Ex-Zodiac vs Astrodogs — FAQ
- Should I play Ex-Zodiac or Astrodogs first?
- If you want chronology, Astrodogs (2021) came out before Ex-Zodiac (2022). 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 Ex-Zodiac and Astrodogs 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.
- Does Ex-Zodiac run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ex-Zodiac is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Astrodogs doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.