Choose Aster Force
Choose Aster Force if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Aster Force launched in 2022.
Aster Force vs Space Pirates
Aster Force and Space Pirates both land in Action, Indie, 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 share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Aster Force (2022) is 4 years older than Space Pirates (2026). Aster Force is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Space Pirates (0.99 USD vs. 9.89 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 Space Pirates
Choose Space Pirates if you want the DualShock Controller Support and Gamepad Recommended side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Space Pirates launched in 2026.
Both Aster Force and Space Pirates sit in Action, Indie, and 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
 Aster Force |  Space Pirates | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 9.89 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gold Turtle Games | whynomakethings |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Aster Force (2022) is 4 years older than Space Pirates (2026).
- Aster Force is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Space Pirates (0.99 USD vs. 9.89 USD).
Aster Force vs Space Pirates — FAQ
- Should I play Aster Force or Space Pirates first?
- If you want chronology, Aster Force (2022) came out before Space Pirates (2026). 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 Aster Force and Space Pirates similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.