Choose ASTROSMASH
Choose ASTROSMASH if you want the Online PvP, Online Co-op, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. ASTROSMASH launched in 2023.
ASTROSMASH vs ASTROSMASH 1981
ASTROSMASH and ASTROSMASH 1981 both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. ASTROSMASH (2023) is 1 year older than ASTROSMASH 1981 (2024). ASTROSMASH 1981 is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than ASTROSMASH (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 ASTROSMASH 1981
Choose ASTROSMASH 1981 if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. ASTROSMASH 1981 launched in 2024.
Both ASTROSMASH and ASTROSMASH 1981 sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 ASTROSMASH |  ASTROSMASH 1981 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.3% positive (16 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | BBG Entertainment GmbH | BBG Entertainment GmbH |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- ASTROSMASH (2023) is 1 year older than ASTROSMASH 1981 (2024).
- ASTROSMASH 1981 is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than ASTROSMASH (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- ASTROSMASH has co-op; ASTROSMASH 1981 does not.
- ASTROSMASH is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; ASTROSMASH 1981 has no Deck rating yet.
ASTROSMASH vs ASTROSMASH 1981 — FAQ
- Should I play ASTROSMASH or ASTROSMASH 1981 first?
- If you want chronology, ASTROSMASH (2023) came out before ASTROSMASH 1981 (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 ASTROSMASH and ASTROSMASH 1981 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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 ASTROSMASH run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — ASTROSMASH is rated Deck Playable by Valve. ASTROSMASH 1981 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.