Choose Asteroids... But Roguelite
Choose Asteroids... But Roguelite if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. Asteroids... But Roguelite launched in 2020.
Asteroids... But Roguelite vs Earl vs. the Mutants
Asteroids... But Roguelite and Earl vs. the Mutants both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Asteroids... But Roguelite (2020) is 4 years older than Earl vs. the Mutants (2024). Earl vs. the Mutants scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Asteroids... But Roguelite (88.2% 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 Earl vs. the Mutants
Choose Earl vs. the Mutants if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Earl vs. the Mutants launched in 2024.
Both Asteroids... But Roguelite and Earl vs. the Mutants sit in Action 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
 Asteroids... But Roguelite |  Earl vs. the Mutants | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.2% positive (17 reviews) | 96.9% positive (96 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ghost Goats Games | Falling State Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Asteroids... But Roguelite (2020) is 4 years older than Earl vs. the Mutants (2024).
- Earl vs. the Mutants scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Asteroids... But Roguelite (88.2% positive).
- Earl vs. the Mutants is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Asteroids... But Roguelite (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Earl vs. the Mutants is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Asteroids... But Roguelite has no Deck rating yet.
Asteroids... But Roguelite vs Earl vs. the Mutants — FAQ
- Should I play Asteroids... But Roguelite or Earl vs. the Mutants first?
- If you want chronology, Asteroids... But Roguelite (2020) came out before Earl vs. the Mutants (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 Asteroids... But Roguelite and Earl vs. the Mutants similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.