Choose Solstice
Choose Solstice if you want an Adventure experience. Solstice launched in 2016.
Solstice vs Keepers of Astraela
Solstice and Keepers of Astraela both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Solstice (2016) is 8 years older than Keepers of Astraela (2024). Keepers of Astraela scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Solstice (83.9% 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 Keepers of Astraela
Choose Keepers of Astraela if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Keepers of Astraela launched in 2024.
Both Solstice and Keepers of Astraela sit in Indie 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
 Solstice |  Keepers of Astraela | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.9% positive (87 reviews) | 91.7% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MoaCube | HMoon Publishing, Wrenna Stone |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Solstice (2016) is 8 years older than Keepers of Astraela (2024).
- Keepers of Astraela scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Solstice (83.9% positive).
- Keepers of Astraela is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Solstice (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Solstice is Deck Playable, Keepers of Astraela is Deck Unsupported.
Solstice vs Keepers of Astraela — FAQ
- Should I play Solstice or Keepers of Astraela first?
- If you want chronology, Solstice (2016) came out before Keepers of Astraela (2024). 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 Solstice and Keepers of Astraela similar?
- They overlap on 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.