Choose Astra Protocol 2
Choose Astra Protocol 2 if you want an Action, Strategy, and Adventure experience. Astra Protocol 2 launched in 2022.
Astra Protocol 2 vs Neonova
Astra Protocol 2 and Neonova both land in Simulation 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 Simulation games on Steam. Astra Protocol 2 (2022) is 2 years older than Neonova (2024). Neonova is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Astra Protocol 2 (4.99 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 Neonova
Choose Neonova if it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Neonova launched in 2024.
Both Astra Protocol 2 and Neonova sit in Simulation 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
 Astra Protocol 2 |  Neonova | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Adventure, Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.9% positive (35 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Slice Bar Games | Henri Malahieude |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Astra Protocol 2 (2022) is 2 years older than Neonova (2024).
- Neonova is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Astra Protocol 2 (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Astra Protocol 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Neonova has no Deck rating yet.
Astra Protocol 2 vs Neonova — FAQ
- Should I play Astra Protocol 2 or Neonova first?
- If you want chronology, Astra Protocol 2 (2022) came out before Neonova (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 Astra Protocol 2 and Neonova similar?
- They overlap on Simulation 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.
- Does Astra Protocol 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Astra Protocol 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Neonova doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.