Choose Alien Decimation
Choose Alien Decimation if it's currently about 89% cheaper on the Steam Store. Alien Decimation launched in 2022.
Alien Decimation vs Astro Raiders
Alien Decimation and Astro Raiders 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. Alien Decimation (2022) is 4 years older than Astro Raiders (2026). Alien Decimation is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than Astro Raiders (0.99 USD vs. 8.99 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 Raiders
Choose Astro Raiders if you want a Casual game with DualShock Controller Support and Gamepad Recommended. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Astro Raiders launched in 2026.
Both Alien Decimation and Astro Raiders 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
 Alien Decimation |  Astro Raiders | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Celestisoft | Far Side Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Alien Decimation (2022) is 4 years older than Astro Raiders (2026).
- Alien Decimation is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than Astro Raiders (0.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
Alien Decimation vs Astro Raiders — FAQ
- Should I play Alien Decimation or Astro Raiders first?
- If you want chronology, Alien Decimation (2022) came out before Astro Raiders (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 Alien Decimation and Astro Raiders 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.