Choose Spiritus Astrum
Choose Spiritus Astrum if you want a RPG and Early Access game with #category_playable_at_your_own_pace and #category_contrast_controls. Spiritus Astrum launched in 2026.
Spiritus Astrum vs Epoch Makers
Spiritus Astrum and Epoch Makers both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Simulation on Steam. Epoch Makers (2025) is 1 year older than Spiritus Astrum (2026). Epoch Makers is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Spiritus Astrum (2.99 USD vs. 3.74 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 Epoch Makers
Choose Epoch Makers if you want an Action, Adventure, and Casual game with Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Epoch Makers launched in 2025.
Both Spiritus Astrum and Epoch Makers sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 Spiritus Astrum |  Epoch Makers | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.74 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80% positive (15 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Phoenix Game Development | Anomalybyte Studio, Sunset Disco |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Epoch Makers (2025) is 1 year older than Spiritus Astrum (2026).
- Epoch Makers is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Spiritus Astrum (2.99 USD vs. 3.74 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Spiritus Astrum vs Epoch Makers — FAQ
- Should I play Spiritus Astrum or Epoch Makers first?
- If you want chronology, Epoch Makers (2025) came out before Spiritus Astrum (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 Spiritus Astrum and Epoch Makers similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.
- Do both Spiritus Astrum and Epoch Makers have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Spiritus Astrum ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Epoch Makers ships Online Co-op, Co-op.