Choose Startopia
Choose Startopia if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Startopia launched in 2013.
Startopia vs Beyond Astra
Startopia and Beyond Astra 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. Startopia (2013) is 14 years older than Beyond Astra (2027). Startopia is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Beyond Astra has no Deck rating yet. 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 Beyond Astra
Choose Beyond Astra if you want a Strategy and Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Beyond Astra launched in 2027.
Both Startopia and Beyond Astra 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
 Startopia |  Beyond Astra | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2027 |
| Genres | Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 91.1% positive (649 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | My Little Planet Ltd, Mucky Foot Productions Ltd | Nebule Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Startopia (2013) is 14 years older than Beyond Astra (2027).
- Startopia is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Beyond Astra has no Deck rating yet.
Startopia vs Beyond Astra — FAQ
- Should I play Startopia or Beyond Astra first?
- If you want chronology, Startopia (2013) came out before Beyond Astra (2027). 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 Startopia and Beyond Astra 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 Startopia run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Startopia is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Beyond Astra doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.