Choose Astero
Choose Astero if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Astero launched in 2020.
Astero vs Starsation
Astero and Starsation both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Astero (2020) is 1 year older than Starsation (2021). Astero is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Starsation (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Starsation
Choose Starsation if you want a Strategy experience. Starsation launched in 2021.
Both Astero and Starsation sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Astero |  Starsation | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Antonio Man | FactKys Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Astero (2020) is 1 year older than Starsation (2021).
- Astero is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Starsation (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Astero vs Starsation — FAQ
- Should I play Astero or Starsation first?
- If you want chronology, Astero (2020) came out before Starsation (2021). 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 Astero and Starsation similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.