Choose Defying Fate
Choose Defying Fate if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. Defying Fate launched in 2022.
Defying Fate vs Astroloot
Defying Fate and Astroloot both land in Action, Indie, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. Defying Fate (2022) is 3 years older than Astroloot (2025). Defying Fate is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than Astroloot (1.99 USD vs. 6.99 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 Astroloot
Choose Astroloot if you want a RPG game with Online Co-op, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Astroloot launched in 2025.
Both Defying Fate and Astroloot sit in Action, Indie, and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, LAN Co-op, and 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
 Defying Fate |  Astroloot | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 92.5% positive (199 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Justin Proulx | Andreas Hager Gaming |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Defying Fate (2022) is 3 years older than Astroloot (2025).
- Defying Fate is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than Astroloot (1.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Astroloot is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Defying Fate has no Deck rating yet.
Defying Fate vs Astroloot — FAQ
- Should I play Defying Fate or Astroloot first?
- If you want chronology, Defying Fate (2022) came out before Astroloot (2025). 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 Defying Fate and Astroloot similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Early Access 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 Defying Fate and Astroloot have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Defying Fate ships LAN Co-op, Co-op; Astroloot ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.