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HITHURT vs Astral Boost

HITHURT and Astral Boost both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. 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 HITHURT

Choose HITHURT if you want an Action game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. HITHURT launched in 2026.

Choose Astral Boost

Choose Astral Boost if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment.

Both HITHURT and Astral Boost sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support, Gamepad Recommended, and Custom Volume Controls, 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

HITHURT vs Astral Boost — Steam metadata comparison
HITHURT — Steam game coverHITHURTAstral Boost — Steam game coverAstral Boost
Released2026
GenresAction, Indie, CasualIndie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price2.39 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews2 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-playerSingle-player only
DevelopersbeanesqueBlessed Virgin Jerry

Side by side

HITHURT vs Astral Boost — FAQ

Are HITHURT and Astral Boost similar?
They overlap on Indie, 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.
Does Astral Boost have multiplayer like HITHURT?
No. HITHURT supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Astral Boost is listed as single-player only.