Choose Starship EVO
Choose Starship EVO if you want a Simulation and Early Access game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Starship EVO launched in 2020.
Starship EVO vs Astro Traveler
Starship EVO and Astro Traveler 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. Starship EVO (2020) is 3 years older than Astro Traveler (2023). Astro Traveler is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Starship EVO (4.99 USD vs. 24.99 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 Astro Traveler
Choose Astro Traveler if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Astro Traveler launched in 2023.
Both Starship EVO and Astro Traveler 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
 Starship EVO |  Astro Traveler | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.8% positive (913 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Moonfire Entertainment | Quatro Designs |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Starship EVO (2020) is 3 years older than Astro Traveler (2023).
- Astro Traveler is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Starship EVO (4.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Starship EVO has co-op; Astro Traveler does not.
- Starship EVO is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Astro Traveler has no Deck rating yet.
Starship EVO vs Astro Traveler — FAQ
- Should I play Starship EVO or Astro Traveler first?
- If you want chronology, Starship EVO (2020) came out before Astro Traveler (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 Starship EVO and Astro Traveler 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.
- Does Astro Traveler have multiplayer like Starship EVO?
- No. Starship EVO supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while Astro Traveler is listed as single-player only.
- Does Starship EVO run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Starship EVO is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Astro Traveler doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.