Choose High Speed Cataclysm
Choose High Speed Cataclysm if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. High Speed Cataclysm launched in 2020.
High Speed Cataclysm vs Alastrius
High Speed Cataclysm and Alastrius 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. High Speed Cataclysm (2020) is 6 years older than Alastrius (2026). High Speed Cataclysm is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Alastrius (5.99 USD vs. 9.59 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 Alastrius
Choose Alastrius if you want the Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Alastrius launched in 2026.
Both High Speed Cataclysm and Alastrius 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
 High Speed Cataclysm |  Alastrius | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 9.59 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Poly Render Studio | Caledonia Interactive |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- High Speed Cataclysm (2020) is 6 years older than Alastrius (2026).
- High Speed Cataclysm is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Alastrius (5.99 USD vs. 9.59 USD).
High Speed Cataclysm vs Alastrius — FAQ
- Should I play High Speed Cataclysm or Alastrius first?
- If you want chronology, High Speed Cataclysm (2020) came out before Alastrius (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 High Speed Cataclysm and Alastrius 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.