Choose Astatos
Choose Astatos if you want an Adventure game with Subtitle Options and Color Alternatives. Astatos launched in 2021.
Astatos vs Friend and foe
Astatos and Friend and foe both land in Strategy, Indie, Early Access 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 Strategy, Indie, Early Access on Steam. Astatos (2021) is 5 years older than Friend and foe (2026). Friend and foe is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Astatos (8.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Friend and foe
Choose Friend and foe if you want the #category_playable_at_your_own_pace side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Friend and foe launched in 2026.
Both Astatos and Friend and foe sit in Strategy, Indie, and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Astatos |  Friend and foe | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.8% positive (99 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Studio Klondike Australia | Seven province |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Astatos (2021) is 5 years older than Friend and foe (2026).
- Friend and foe is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Astatos (8.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Astatos is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Friend and foe has no Deck rating yet.
Astatos vs Friend and foe — FAQ
- Should I play Astatos or Friend and foe first?
- If you want chronology, Astatos (2021) came out before Friend and foe (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 Astatos and Friend and foe similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Early Access 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.
- Do both Astatos and Friend and foe have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Astatos ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Friend and foe ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Astatos run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Astatos is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Friend and foe doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.