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Astrokicker vs A Blast From The Past

Astrokicker and A Blast From The Past 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. Astrokicker (2021) is 2 years older than A Blast From The Past (2023). Astrokicker is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than A Blast From The Past (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 Astrokicker

Choose Astrokicker if you want an Early Access experience. Astrokicker launched in 2021.

Choose A Blast From The Past

Choose A Blast From The Past if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. A Blast From The Past launched in 2023.

Both Astrokicker and A Blast From The Past 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

Astrokicker vs A Blast From The Past — Steam metadata comparison
Astrokicker — Steam game coverAstrokickerA Blast From The Past — Steam game coverA Blast From The Past
Released20212023
GenresAction, Indie, Early AccessAction, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price4.99 USD5.99 USD
Steam reviews2 reviews100% positive (12 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersQuadrivo Software, LLCHappy Cactus Games Limited

Side by side

Astrokicker vs A Blast From The Past — FAQ

Should I play Astrokicker or A Blast From The Past first?
If you want chronology, Astrokicker (2021) came out before A Blast From The Past (2023). 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 Astrokicker and A Blast From The Past 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.
Astrokicker vs A Blast From The Past — Verdict (2026) · imho.run