Choose Star Hunter DX
Choose Star Hunter DX if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Star Hunter DX launched in 2021.
Star Hunter DX vs Astro Attack
Star Hunter DX and Astro Attack both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Star Hunter DX (2021) is 3 years older than Astro Attack (2024). Astro Attack is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Star Hunter DX (2.99 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 Astro Attack
Choose Astro Attack if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Astro Attack launched in 2024.
Both Star Hunter DX and Astro Attack sit in Action and Indie 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
 Star Hunter DX |  Astro Attack | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.2% positive (19 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 1CC Games | Blocky Pixel |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Star Hunter DX (2021) is 3 years older than Astro Attack (2024).
- Astro Attack is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Star Hunter DX (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Star Hunter DX is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Astro Attack has no Deck rating yet.
Star Hunter DX vs Astro Attack — FAQ
- Should I play Star Hunter DX or Astro Attack first?
- If you want chronology, Star Hunter DX (2021) came out before Astro Attack (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 Star Hunter DX and Astro Attack similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Does Star Hunter DX run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Star Hunter DX is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Astro Attack doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.