Choose Astro Hunters VR
Choose Astro Hunters VR if you want the Online PvP and PvP side of the pairing. Astro Hunters VR launched in 2024.
Astro Hunters VR vs CRAWLER
Astro Hunters VR and CRAWLER both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Astro Hunters VR (2024) is 2 years older than CRAWLER (2026). CRAWLER scores higher on Steam reviews (92.6% positive) than Astro Hunters VR (53.8% 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 CRAWLER
Choose CRAWLER if you want a Simulation, Free To Play, and Casual game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. CRAWLER launched in 2026.
Both Astro Hunters VR and CRAWLER sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Tracked Controller Support, 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 Hunters VR |  CRAWLER | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 53.8% positive (39 reviews) | 92.6% positive (27 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Wenkly Studio Sp. z o.o. | Studio BreakIn |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Astro Hunters VR (2024) is 2 years older than CRAWLER (2026).
- CRAWLER scores higher on Steam reviews (92.6% positive) than Astro Hunters VR (53.8% positive).
- CRAWLER is free; Astro Hunters VR is paid (19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Astro Hunters VR vs CRAWLER — FAQ
- Should I play Astro Hunters VR or CRAWLER first?
- If you want chronology, Astro Hunters VR (2024) came out before CRAWLER (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 Hunters VR and CRAWLER similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Do both Astro Hunters VR and CRAWLER have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Astro Hunters VR ships Online Co-op, Co-op; CRAWLER ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is CRAWLER free?
- Yes — CRAWLER is a free-to-play Steam title. Astro Hunters VR is paid (19.99 USD).