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Astral Ascent vs Oblivion Override

Astral Ascent and Oblivion Override both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Astral Ascent (2023) is 1 year older than Oblivion Override (2024). Both sit near 95% positive on Steam (Astral Ascent: 1,699 reviews, Oblivion Override: 479). 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 the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,699 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Oblivion Override

Choose Oblivion Override if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 64% cheaper on the Steam Store. Oblivion Override launched in 2024.

Both Astral Ascent and Oblivion Override sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (95.5% vs 94.6% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.

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Astral Ascent vs Oblivion Override — Steam metadata comparison
Astral Ascent — Steam game coverAstral AscentOblivion Override — Steam game coverOblivion Override
Released20232024
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie, Adventure, RPG
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Playable
Price24.99 USD8.99 USD
Steam reviews95.5% positive (1,699 reviews)94.6% positive (479 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersHibernian WorkshopHumble Mill

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Astral Ascent vs Oblivion Override — FAQ

Which is better, Astral Ascent or Oblivion Override?
On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Astral Ascent sits at 95.5% positive (1,699 reviews), Oblivion Override at 94.6% (479). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
Should I play Astral Ascent or Oblivion Override first?
If you want chronology, Astral Ascent (2023) came out before Oblivion Override (2024). 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 Astral Ascent and Oblivion Override similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Oblivion Override have multiplayer like Astral Ascent?
No. Astral Ascent supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Oblivion Override is listed as single-player only.
Astral Ascent vs Oblivion Override — Verdict (2026) · imho.run