Choose Starblast
Choose Starblast if you want a Massively Multiplayer experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Starblast launched in 2017.
Starblast vs ASTROSMASH
Starblast and ASTROSMASH both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Starblast (2017) is 6 years older than ASTROSMASH (2023). ASTROSMASH scores higher on Steam reviews (81.3% positive) than Starblast (78.5% 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 ASTROSMASH
Choose ASTROSMASH if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. ASTROSMASH launched in 2023.
Both Starblast and ASTROSMASH sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Starblast |  ASTROSMASH | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.5% positive (391 reviews) | 81.3% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Neuronality | BBG Entertainment GmbH |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Starblast (2017) is 6 years older than ASTROSMASH (2023).
- ASTROSMASH scores higher on Steam reviews (81.3% positive) than Starblast (78.5% positive).
- Starblast is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than ASTROSMASH (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- ASTROSMASH is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Starblast has no Deck rating yet.
Starblast vs ASTROSMASH — FAQ
- Should I play Starblast or ASTROSMASH first?
- If you want chronology, Starblast (2017) came out before ASTROSMASH (2023). 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 Starblast and ASTROSMASH similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Starblast and ASTROSMASH have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Starblast ships Online Co-op, Co-op; ASTROSMASH ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.