Choose Astraeus
Choose Astraeus if you want an Indie game with VR Supported. Astraeus launched in 2018.
Astraeus vs Black Stars - The M87 Conflict
Astraeus and Black Stars - The M87 Conflict both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. Astraeus (2018) is 9 years older than Black Stars - The M87 Conflict (2027). 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 Black Stars - The M87 Conflict
Choose Black Stars - The M87 Conflict if you want the VR Only side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Black Stars - The M87 Conflict launched in 2027.
Both Astraeus and Black Stars - The M87 Conflict sit in Strategy 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 |  Black Stars - The M87 Conflict | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2027 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player |
| Developers | E McNeill | Robin Krause |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Astraeus (2018) is 9 years older than Black Stars - The M87 Conflict (2027).
Astraeus vs Black Stars - The M87 Conflict — FAQ
- Should I play Astraeus or Black Stars - The M87 Conflict first?
- If you want chronology, Astraeus (2018) came out before Black Stars - The M87 Conflict (2027). 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 Black Stars - The M87 Conflict similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.