Choose ASTRO AQUA KITTY
Choose ASTRO AQUA KITTY if it matches what drew you to this matchup. ASTRO AQUA KITTY launched in 2021.
ASTRO AQUA KITTY vs 9 Lives to Defend
ASTRO AQUA KITTY and 9 Lives to Defend both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. ASTRO AQUA KITTY (2021) is 4 years older than 9 Lives to Defend (2025). ASTRO AQUA KITTY scores higher on Steam reviews (84.3% positive) than 9 Lives to Defend (80.6% 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 9 Lives to Defend
Choose 9 Lives to Defend if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. 9 Lives to Defend launched in 2025.
Both ASTRO AQUA KITTY and 9 Lives to Defend sit in Action, Indie, and RPG 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 AQUA KITTY |  9 Lives to Defend | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.3% positive (51 reviews) | 80.6% positive (31 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | TIKIPOD | Goldarait |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- ASTRO AQUA KITTY (2021) is 4 years older than 9 Lives to Defend (2025).
- ASTRO AQUA KITTY scores higher on Steam reviews (84.3% positive) than 9 Lives to Defend (80.6% positive).
- 9 Lives to Defend is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than ASTRO AQUA KITTY (3.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
ASTRO AQUA KITTY vs 9 Lives to Defend — FAQ
- Should I play ASTRO AQUA KITTY or 9 Lives to Defend first?
- If you want chronology, ASTRO AQUA KITTY (2021) came out before 9 Lives to Defend (2025). 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 AQUA KITTY and 9 Lives to Defend similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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.
- Do ASTRO AQUA KITTY and 9 Lives to Defend both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.