Choose Astroflux
Choose Astroflux if you want a Massively Multiplayer, RPG, and Free To Play game with Online PvP, Online Co-op, and PvP. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Astroflux launched in 2016.
Astroflux vs Lazarus
Astroflux and Lazarus both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Astroflux (2016) is 2 years older than Lazarus (2018). Astroflux is free; Lazarus is paid (Price unknown). 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 Lazarus
Choose Lazarus if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Lazarus launched in 2018.
Both Astroflux and Lazarus sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player and MMO, 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
 Astroflux |  Lazarus | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 67% positive (233 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Fula Fisken | Spilt Milk Studios Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Astroflux (2016) is 2 years older than Lazarus (2018).
- Astroflux is free; Lazarus is paid (Price unknown).
- Astroflux has co-op; Lazarus does not.
- Astroflux is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Lazarus has no Deck rating yet.
Astroflux vs Lazarus — FAQ
- Should I play Astroflux or Lazarus first?
- If you want chronology, Astroflux (2016) came out before Lazarus (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 Astroflux and Lazarus similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Is Astroflux free?
- Yes — Astroflux is a free-to-play Steam title. Lazarus is paid (Price unknown).
- Does Astroflux run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Astroflux is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Lazarus doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.