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CATch the Stars: Japan vs Astrocat: Skylar´s Memories

CATch the Stars: Japan and Astrocat: Skylar´s Memories both land in Casual 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 Casual games on Steam. CATch the Stars: Japan (2021) is 1 year older than Astrocat: Skylar´s Memories (2022). Astrocat: Skylar´s Memories scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than CATch the Stars: Japan (95.2% positive). 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 CATch the Stars: Japan

Choose CATch the Stars: Japan if it matches what drew you to this matchup. CATch the Stars: Japan launched in 2021.

Choose Astrocat: Skylar´s Memories

Choose Astrocat: Skylar´s Memories if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Astrocat: Skylar´s Memories launched in 2022.

Both CATch the Stars: Japan and Astrocat: Skylar´s Memories sit in Casual 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

CATch the Stars: Japan vs Astrocat: Skylar´s Memories — Steam metadata comparison
CATch the Stars: Japan — Steam game coverCATch the Stars: JapanAstrocat: Skylar´s Memories — Steam game coverAstrocat: Skylar´s Memories
Released20212022
GenresCasualIndie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price1.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews95.2% positive (83 reviews)100% positive (18 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersPinel GamesCoffee Studio

Side by side

CATch the Stars: Japan vs Astrocat: Skylar´s Memories — FAQ

Should I play CATch the Stars: Japan or Astrocat: Skylar´s Memories first?
If you want chronology, CATch the Stars: Japan (2021) came out before Astrocat: Skylar´s Memories (2022). 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 CATch the Stars: Japan and Astrocat: Skylar´s Memories similar?
They overlap on Casual 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.
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