Choose Cloud Cutter
Choose Cloud Cutter if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Cloud Cutter launched in 2021.
Cloud Cutter vs Astro Ike
Cloud Cutter and Astro Ike 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. Cloud Cutter (2021) is 1 year older than Astro Ike (2022). Astro Ike is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Cloud Cutter (0.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Ike
Choose Astro Ike if it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Astro Ike launched in 2022.
Both Cloud Cutter and Astro Ike 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
 Cloud Cutter |  Astro Ike | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.5% positive (57 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Just Two ltd. | Cyberkite Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Cloud Cutter (2021) is 1 year older than Astro Ike (2022).
- Astro Ike is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Cloud Cutter (0.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Cloud Cutter has co-op; Astro Ike does not.
Cloud Cutter vs Astro Ike — FAQ
- Should I play Cloud Cutter or Astro Ike first?
- If you want chronology, Cloud Cutter (2021) came out before Astro Ike (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 Cloud Cutter and Astro Ike 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 Astro Ike have multiplayer like Cloud Cutter?
- No. Cloud Cutter supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Astro Ike is listed as single-player only.