Choose Netherspace 2
Choose Netherspace 2 if you want an Indie experience. Netherspace 2 launched in 2022.
Netherspace 2 vs ASTRODRIFTER
Netherspace 2 and ASTRODRIFTER both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Netherspace 2 (2022) is 2 years older than ASTRODRIFTER (2024). ASTRODRIFTER is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Netherspace 2 (1.99 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 ASTRODRIFTER
Choose ASTRODRIFTER if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. ASTRODRIFTER launched in 2024.
Both Netherspace 2 and ASTRODRIFTER sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Netherspace 2 |  ASTRODRIFTER | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Konstantinos Katsoris | thetobias |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Netherspace 2 (2022) is 2 years older than ASTRODRIFTER (2024).
- ASTRODRIFTER is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Netherspace 2 (1.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Netherspace 2 vs ASTRODRIFTER — FAQ
- Should I play Netherspace 2 or ASTRODRIFTER first?
- If you want chronology, Netherspace 2 (2022) came out before ASTRODRIFTER (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 Netherspace 2 and ASTRODRIFTER similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.
- Do both Netherspace 2 and ASTRODRIFTER have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Netherspace 2 ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; ASTRODRIFTER ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.