Choose Astro
Choose Astro if you want the Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Astro launched in 2026.
Astro vs Wildgate
Astro and Wildgate both land in Action, Strategy 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, Strategy on Steam. Wildgate (2025) is 1 year older than Astro (2026). Astro is free; Wildgate is paid (7.49 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 Wildgate
Choose Wildgate if you want an Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, and RPG game with Online Co-op, HDR available, and Adjustable Text Size. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 3,915 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Astro and Wildgate sit in Action and Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and 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
 Astro |  Wildgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy | Action, Strategy, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | Free to play | 7.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 80.6% positive (3,915 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | delgoodie, LAdelg | Moonshot Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy on Steam.
- Wildgate (2025) is 1 year older than Astro (2026).
- Astro is free; Wildgate is paid (7.49 USD).
- Wildgate has co-op; Astro does not.
- Wildgate is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Astro has no Deck rating yet.
Astro vs Wildgate — FAQ
- Should I play Astro or Wildgate first?
- If you want chronology, Wildgate (2025) came out before Astro (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 Astro and Wildgate similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy 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.
- Is Astro free?
- Yes — Astro is a free-to-play Steam title. Wildgate is paid (7.49 USD).