Choose A-Star Theft
Choose A-Star Theft if it matches what drew you to this matchup. A-Star Theft launched in 2020.
A-Star Theft vs The Killer
A-Star Theft and The Killer both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. A-Star Theft (2020) is 3 years older than The Killer (2023). The Killer is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than A-Star Theft (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 The Killer
Choose The Killer if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Killer launched in 2023.
Both A-Star Theft and The Killer sit in Action, Strategy, 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
 A-Star Theft |  The Killer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (11 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kehler Creations | GamesBraz |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- A-Star Theft (2020) is 3 years older than The Killer (2023).
- The Killer is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than A-Star Theft (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
A-Star Theft vs The Killer — FAQ
- Should I play A-Star Theft or The Killer first?
- If you want chronology, A-Star Theft (2020) came out before The Killer (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 A-Star Theft and The Killer similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.