Choose Astro-g
Choose Astro-g if you want a Strategy and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Astro-g launched in 2020.
Astro-g vs Space Monkeys
Astro-g and Space Monkeys both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Astro-g (2020) is 2 years older than Space Monkeys (2022). Astro-g is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Space Monkeys (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Space Monkeys
Choose Space Monkeys if you want an Action experience. Space Monkeys launched in 2022.
Both Astro-g and Space Monkeys sit in 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
 Astro-g |  Space Monkeys | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sleep Dep Games | Carter Hastings |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Astro-g (2020) is 2 years older than Space Monkeys (2022).
- Astro-g is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Space Monkeys (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Astro-g vs Space Monkeys — FAQ
- Should I play Astro-g or Space Monkeys first?
- If you want chronology, Astro-g (2020) came out before Space Monkeys (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 Astro-g and Space Monkeys similar?
- They overlap on 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.