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 Intravenous 2: Mercenarism
A-Star Theft and Intravenous 2: Mercenarism 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 4 years older than Intravenous 2: Mercenarism (2024). A-Star Theft scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Intravenous 2: Mercenarism (93.8% 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 Intravenous 2: Mercenarism
Choose Intravenous 2: Mercenarism if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Intravenous 2: Mercenarism launched in 2024.
Both A-Star Theft and Intravenous 2: Mercenarism 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 |  Intravenous 2: Mercenarism | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (11 reviews) | 93.8% positive (893 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kehler Creations | Explosive Squat Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- A-Star Theft (2020) is 4 years older than Intravenous 2: Mercenarism (2024).
- A-Star Theft scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Intravenous 2: Mercenarism (93.8% positive).
- Intravenous 2: Mercenarism is free; A-Star Theft is paid (4.99 USD).
- Intravenous 2: Mercenarism is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; A-Star Theft has no Deck rating yet.
A-Star Theft vs Intravenous 2: Mercenarism — FAQ
- Should I play A-Star Theft or Intravenous 2: Mercenarism first?
- If you want chronology, A-Star Theft (2020) came out before Intravenous 2: Mercenarism (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 A-Star Theft and Intravenous 2: Mercenarism 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.
- Is Intravenous 2: Mercenarism free?
- Yes — Intravenous 2: Mercenarism is a free-to-play Steam title. A-Star Theft is paid (4.99 USD).