Choose Astraeus
Choose Astraeus if you want the Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported side of the pairing. Astraeus launched in 2018.
Astraeus vs Periphery Online
Astraeus and Periphery Online both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Astraeus (2018) is 8 years older than Periphery Online (2026). Periphery Online is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Astraeus (4.99 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 Periphery Online
Choose Periphery Online if you want a Massively Multiplayer game with MMO. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Periphery Online launched in 2026.
Both Astraeus and Periphery Online sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and 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
 Astraeus |  Periphery Online | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, Massively Multiplayer |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 60% positive (25 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player |
| Developers | E McNeill | Aleksandr Nagaev |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Astraeus (2018) is 8 years older than Periphery Online (2026).
- Periphery Online is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Astraeus (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Astraeus vs Periphery Online — FAQ
- Should I play Astraeus or Periphery Online first?
- If you want chronology, Astraeus (2018) came out before Periphery Online (2026). 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 Astraeus and Periphery Online similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.