Choose Evochron Mercenary
Choose Evochron Mercenary if you want a Simulation game with Multi-player and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Evochron Mercenary launched in 2012.
Evochron Mercenary vs Aster Force
Evochron Mercenary and Aster Force both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Evochron Mercenary (2012) is 10 years older than Aster Force (2022). Aster Force is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Evochron Mercenary (0.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). 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 Aster Force
Choose Aster Force if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. Aster Force launched in 2022.
Both Evochron Mercenary and Aster Force sit in Action and Indie 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
 Evochron Mercenary |  Aster Force | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.4% positive (342 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | StarWraith 3D Games LLC | Gold Turtle Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Evochron Mercenary (2012) is 10 years older than Aster Force (2022).
- Aster Force is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Evochron Mercenary (0.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Evochron Mercenary has co-op; Aster Force does not.
Evochron Mercenary vs Aster Force — FAQ
- Should I play Evochron Mercenary or Aster Force first?
- If you want chronology, Evochron Mercenary (2012) came out before Aster Force (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 Evochron Mercenary and Aster Force similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Aster Force have multiplayer like Evochron Mercenary?
- No. Evochron Mercenary supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while Aster Force is listed as single-player only.