Choose Monochroma
Choose Monochroma if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Monochroma launched in 2014.
Monochroma vs ASTRAL
Monochroma and ASTRAL both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Monochroma (2014) is 4 years older than ASTRAL (2018). Monochroma scores higher on Steam reviews (63.4% positive) than ASTRAL (46.7% positive). 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 ASTRAL
Choose ASTRAL if it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. ASTRAL launched in 2018.
Both Monochroma and ASTRAL sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Monochroma |  ASTRAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 63.4% positive (134 reviews) | 46.7% positive (30 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nowhere Studios | Hype ProductionZ |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Monochroma (2014) is 4 years older than ASTRAL (2018).
- Monochroma scores higher on Steam reviews (63.4% positive) than ASTRAL (46.7% positive).
- ASTRAL is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Monochroma (8.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Monochroma is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; ASTRAL has no Deck rating yet.
Monochroma vs ASTRAL — FAQ
- Should I play Monochroma or ASTRAL first?
- If you want chronology, Monochroma (2014) came out before ASTRAL (2018). 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 Monochroma and ASTRAL similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Monochroma run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Monochroma is rated Deck Playable by Valve. ASTRAL doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.