Choose helionaut
Choose helionaut if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. helionaut launched in 2020.
helionaut vs Astromine
helionaut and Astromine both land in Action, Adventure, Simulation 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, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. helionaut (2020) is 6 years older than Astromine (2026). Astromine has co-op; helionaut does not. 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 Astromine
Choose Astromine if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Astromine launched in 2026.
Both helionaut and Astromine sit in Action, Adventure, and Simulation 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
 helionaut |  Astromine | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 94% positive (151 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Sokpop Collective | Alientrap |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- helionaut (2020) is 6 years older than Astromine (2026).
- Astromine has co-op; helionaut does not.
- helionaut is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Astromine has no Deck rating yet.
helionaut vs Astromine — FAQ
- Should I play helionaut or Astromine first?
- If you want chronology, helionaut (2020) came out before Astromine (2026). 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 helionaut and Astromine similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, Simulation 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 helionaut have multiplayer like Astromine?
- No. Astromine supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while helionaut is listed as single-player only.
- Does helionaut run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — helionaut is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Astromine doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.