Choose Asteroid Core
Choose Asteroid Core if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Asteroid Core launched in 2024.
Asteroid Core vs AntiVirus
Asteroid Core and AntiVirus both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Casual on Steam. Asteroid Core (2024) is 1 year older than AntiVirus (2025). Asteroid Core is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than AntiVirus (0.49 USD vs. 1.99 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 AntiVirus
Choose AntiVirus if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. AntiVirus launched in 2025.
Both Asteroid Core and AntiVirus sit in Strategy and Casual 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
 Asteroid Core |  AntiVirus | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.49 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 50% positive (16 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | JOZGamer, Hatus Quemuel, Aolriki, RFL Art | Brain Juice |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Casual on Steam.
- Asteroid Core (2024) is 1 year older than AntiVirus (2025).
- Asteroid Core is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than AntiVirus (0.49 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
Asteroid Core vs AntiVirus — FAQ
- Should I play Asteroid Core or AntiVirus first?
- If you want chronology, Asteroid Core (2024) came out before AntiVirus (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 Asteroid Core and AntiVirus similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.