Choose ASTRA
Choose ASTRA if it matches what drew you to this matchup. ASTRA launched in 2021.
ASTRA vs Alpha Runner 2
ASTRA and Alpha Runner 2 both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. ASTRA (2021) is 3 years older than Alpha Runner 2 (2024). Alpha Runner 2 is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than ASTRA (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 Alpha Runner 2
Choose Alpha Runner 2 if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Alpha Runner 2 launched in 2024.
Both ASTRA and Alpha Runner 2 sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 ASTRA |  Alpha Runner 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Piece Of Voxel | Lightsoutgames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- ASTRA (2021) is 3 years older than Alpha Runner 2 (2024).
- Alpha Runner 2 is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than ASTRA (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
ASTRA vs Alpha Runner 2 — FAQ
- Should I play ASTRA or Alpha Runner 2 first?
- If you want chronology, ASTRA (2021) came out before Alpha Runner 2 (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 ASTRA and Alpha Runner 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.