Choose Astral Masters
Choose Astral Masters if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Astral Masters launched in 2021.
Astral Masters vs HeroStory
Astral Masters and HeroStory both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Astral Masters (2021) is 3 years older than HeroStory (2024). HeroStory is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Astral Masters (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 HeroStory
Choose HeroStory if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. HeroStory launched in 2024.
Both Astral Masters and HeroStory sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP, 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
 Astral Masters |  HeroStory | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88% positive (25 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Apus Software | 类人猿Leiry |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Astral Masters (2021) is 3 years older than HeroStory (2024).
- HeroStory is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Astral Masters (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Astral Masters vs HeroStory — FAQ
- Should I play Astral Masters or HeroStory first?
- If you want chronology, Astral Masters (2021) came out before HeroStory (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 Astral Masters and HeroStory similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.