Forgotten Mines vs Astral Throne
Forgotten Mines and Astral Throne both land in Strategy, RPG 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 Strategy, RPG on Steam. Forgotten Mines (2024) is 1 year older than Astral Throne (2025). Astral Throne scores higher on Steam reviews (80.8% positive) than Forgotten Mines (79.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Forgotten Mines |  Astral Throne | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.6% positive (157 reviews) | 80.8% positive (250 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cannibal Goose | Zero Sun Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- Forgotten Mines (2024) is 1 year older than Astral Throne (2025).
- Astral Throne scores higher on Steam reviews (80.8% positive) than Forgotten Mines (79.6% positive).
- Forgotten Mines is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Astral Throne (7.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Forgotten Mines is Deck Unsupported, Astral Throne is Deck Playable.
Forgotten Mines vs Astral Throne — FAQ
- Which is better, Forgotten Mines or Astral Throne?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Forgotten Mines sits at 79.6% positive (157 reviews), Astral Throne at 80.8% (250). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Forgotten Mines or Astral Throne first?
- If you want chronology, Forgotten Mines (2024) came out before Astral Throne (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 Forgotten Mines and Astral Throne similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, RPG 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.