Choose Astrokicker
Choose Astrokicker if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 43% cheaper on the Steam Store. Astrokicker launched in 2021.
Astrokicker vs Raider Pheasant
Astrokicker and Raider Pheasant 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 5 years older than Raider Pheasant (2026). Astrokicker is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than Raider Pheasant (4.99 USD vs. 8.79 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 Raider Pheasant
Choose Raider Pheasant if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Raider Pheasant launched in 2026.
Both Astrokicker and Raider Pheasant 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 |  Raider Pheasant | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 8.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Quadrivo Software, LLC | PolygonLove International |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Astrokicker (2021) is 5 years older than Raider Pheasant (2026).
- Astrokicker is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than Raider Pheasant (4.99 USD vs. 8.79 USD).
Astrokicker vs Raider Pheasant — FAQ
- Should I play Astrokicker or Raider Pheasant first?
- If you want chronology, Astrokicker (2021) came out before Raider Pheasant (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 Astrokicker and Raider Pheasant 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.