Choose ASTRAL
Choose ASTRAL if it matches what drew you to this matchup. ASTRAL launched in 2018.
ASTRAL vs The Mensional
ASTRAL and The Mensional both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. ASTRAL (2018) is 4 years older than The Mensional (2022). The Mensional scores higher on Steam reviews (94.9% positive) than ASTRAL (46.7% 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 The Mensional
Choose The Mensional if it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Mensional launched in 2022.
Both ASTRAL and The Mensional sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 ASTRAL |  The Mensional | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 46.7% positive (30 reviews) | 94.9% positive (39 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hype ProductionZ | Delil Timurtaş |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- ASTRAL (2018) is 4 years older than The Mensional (2022).
- The Mensional scores higher on Steam reviews (94.9% positive) than ASTRAL (46.7% positive).
- The Mensional is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than ASTRAL (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
ASTRAL vs The Mensional — FAQ
- Should I play ASTRAL or The Mensional first?
- If you want chronology, ASTRAL (2018) came out before The Mensional (2022). 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 ASTRAL and The Mensional similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.