Choose STELLATUM
Choose STELLATUM if you want a Simulation and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. STELLATUM launched in 2015.
STELLATUM vs ASTROSMASH
STELLATUM 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. STELLATUM (2015) is 8 years older than ASTROSMASH (2023). ASTROSMASH scores higher on Steam reviews (81.3% positive) than STELLATUM (55.1% 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 it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. ASTROSMASH launched in 2023.
Both STELLATUM and ASTROSMASH sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP, 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
 STELLATUM |  ASTROSMASH | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 55.1% positive (69 reviews) | 81.3% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Satur Entertainment | BBG Entertainment GmbH |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- STELLATUM (2015) is 8 years older than ASTROSMASH (2023).
- ASTROSMASH scores higher on Steam reviews (81.3% positive) than STELLATUM (55.1% positive).
- STELLATUM is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than ASTROSMASH (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- ASTROSMASH is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; STELLATUM has no Deck rating yet.
STELLATUM vs ASTROSMASH — FAQ
- Should I play STELLATUM or ASTROSMASH first?
- If you want chronology, STELLATUM (2015) 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 STELLATUM 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 STELLATUM and ASTROSMASH have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: STELLATUM ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; ASTROSMASH ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.