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Games like Astero

If Astero is your kind of game, the closest matches are Subspace Reticulum, Starsation and NEW TERRA® — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Astero: This game is about flying in space. You must destroy asteroids from the explosion of an object near the planet Jupiter. You will also encounter other extraterrestrial objects and even UFOs.

2020ActionIndieAdventureSimulationCasual4.99 USDWindowsby Antonio Man
Astero — Steam game cover

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Steam players who put hours into Astero also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Subspace Reticulum

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Astero fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Simulation with Astero.

    Blow up bots beyond the stars. AI Driven 2D Spaceship Warfare

    2025ActionSimulationFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  2. Starsation

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Astero fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Astero.

    Starsation is a space shooter game made in voxel graphics.

    2021ActionStrategyIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. NEW TERRA®

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Astero fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Astero.

    NEW TERRA is a challenging and addictive multi-directional gravity-based space shooter. Fuel goes fast and is hard to come by. Hauling cargo makes your ship very heavy and mobility becomes limited. Strategy and resource conservation is key to completing your missions or you won't survive.

    2022ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Space Crisis

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Astero fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Astero.

    A spaceship crash landed on Mars! You have to wear a jet and fight!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Space Combat Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Astero fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Astero.

    Space Combat Simulator is a spacecraft action simulator. Choose one of dozens of ships to complete many dangerous missions across the solar system. Take part in epic battles, conquer bases and destroy large battleships.

    ActionIndieSimulationSteam ↗
  6. GALACTIC FIELD 《银河领域》

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Astero fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Astero.

    [ GALACTIC FIELD ] The game story takes place in the distant 24th century future interstellar era, where 3 different factions compete with each other. It supports PVE PVP EVE mode gameplay, and also provides the game's unique squadron fuse mode gameplay and gameplay detail adjustment system.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. House of the Dying Sun

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Astero fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Astero.

    House of the Dying Sun is a tactical space shooter that puts you in the cockpit of the universe's most terrifying starfighter. Hunt the enemies of the Empire and bring ruin to their people.

    2016ActionIndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. The AC130 slays the zombies.

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Astero fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Astero.

    In the doomsday world of zombies, a tactical team searching for survivors is surrounded by countless zombies and is in a very critical situation. The command center urgently dispatches an AC130 to provide fire cover and assist in the evacuation.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure1.69 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Astero at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Astero on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Astero.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Astero on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Astero.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Astero on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Astero.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Astero on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Astero.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Astero on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with Astero.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Astero on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Astero.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Astero on Steam right now. Shares Action with Astero.

    You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Astero on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Astero.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Astero.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Astero.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Astero.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Astero.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Astero.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Astero.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Astero.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Sheepy: A Short Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Astero.

    A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.

    2024IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Astero

How much does Astero cost?
Astero is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Astero?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Astero are Subspace Reticulum, Starsation, NEW TERRA®.
Who developed Astero?
Astero was developed by Antonio Man.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Astero.

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