Choose AST-Hero
Choose AST-Hero if you want a Casual experience. AST-Hero launched in 2022.
AST-Hero vs Dominus Solaris
AST-Hero and Dominus Solaris 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. AST-Hero (2022) is 1 year older than Dominus Solaris (2023). Dominus Solaris is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than AST-Hero (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). 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 Dominus Solaris
Choose Dominus Solaris if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dominus Solaris launched in 2023.
Both AST-Hero and Dominus Solaris 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
 AST-Hero |  Dominus Solaris | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Twisted BrainZ, Shaman77 | Danubium |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- AST-Hero (2022) is 1 year older than Dominus Solaris (2023).
- Dominus Solaris is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than AST-Hero (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
AST-Hero vs Dominus Solaris — FAQ
- Should I play AST-Hero or Dominus Solaris first?
- If you want chronology, AST-Hero (2022) came out before Dominus Solaris (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 AST-Hero and Dominus Solaris 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.