Choose Astro Dash
Choose Astro Dash if you want a Simulation experience. Astro Dash launched in 2020.
Astro Dash vs Retro Runner
Astro Dash and Retro Runner both land in Action, Sports, 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, Sports, Indie on Steam. Astro Dash (2020) is 4 years older than Retro Runner (2024). Retro Runner is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Astro Dash (0.99 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 Retro Runner
Choose Retro Runner if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Retro Runner launched in 2024.
Both Astro Dash and Retro Runner sit in Action, Sports, 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
 Astro Dash |  Retro Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing | Action, Sports, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | RETROPE STUDIOS | UnHappyDev |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Indie on Steam.
- Astro Dash (2020) is 4 years older than Retro Runner (2024).
- Retro Runner is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Astro Dash (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Astro Dash vs Retro Runner — FAQ
- Should I play Astro Dash or Retro Runner first?
- If you want chronology, Astro Dash (2020) came out before Retro Runner (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 Astro Dash and Retro Runner similar?
- They overlap on Action, Sports, 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.