Choose Planet's Edge
Choose Planet's Edge if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Planet's Edge launched in 2021.
Planet's Edge vs Epic Astro Story
Planet's Edge and Epic Astro Story both land in Simulation, 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 Simulation, RPG on Steam. Planet's Edge (2021) is 1 year older than Epic Astro Story (2022). Planet's Edge is currently ~11% cheaper on Steam than Epic Astro Story (7.99 USD vs. 8.99 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 Epic Astro Story
Choose Epic Astro Story if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Casual experience. Epic Astro Story launched in 2022.
Both Planet's Edge and Epic Astro Story sit in Simulation 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
 Planet's Edge |  Epic Astro Story | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Simulation, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | New World Computing | Kairosoft Co.,Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, RPG on Steam.
- Planet's Edge (2021) is 1 year older than Epic Astro Story (2022).
- Planet's Edge is currently ~11% cheaper on Steam than Epic Astro Story (7.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Planet's Edge is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Epic Astro Story has no Deck rating yet.
Planet's Edge vs Epic Astro Story — FAQ
- Should I play Planet's Edge or Epic Astro Story first?
- If you want chronology, Planet's Edge (2021) came out before Epic Astro Story (2022). 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 Planet's Edge and Epic Astro Story similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, 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.
- Does Planet's Edge run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Planet's Edge is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Epic Astro Story doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.