Choose ASTROLANCER
Choose ASTROLANCER if it matches what drew you to this matchup. ASTROLANCER launched in 2024.
ASTROLANCER vs 2nd Shot
ASTROLANCER and 2nd Shot both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Both released in 2024. 2nd Shot is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than ASTROLANCER (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 2nd Shot
Choose 2nd Shot if you want an Indie and Casual experience. 2nd Shot launched in 2024.
Both ASTROLANCER and 2nd Shot sit in Action 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
 ASTROLANCER |  2nd Shot | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98.3% positive (116 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Studio Hexeye | Chad Barrett |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Both released in 2024.
- 2nd Shot is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than ASTROLANCER (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- ASTROLANCER is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; 2nd Shot has no Deck rating yet.
ASTROLANCER vs 2nd Shot — FAQ
- Are ASTROLANCER and 2nd Shot similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 ASTROLANCER run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — ASTROLANCER is rated Deck Playable by Valve. 2nd Shot doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.