Choose Astraeus
Choose Astraeus if you want the Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported side of the pairing. Astraeus launched in 2018.
Astraeus vs Riftborne
Astraeus and Riftborne 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 Riftborne (2026). Riftborne is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Astraeus (6.79 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 Riftborne
Choose Riftborne if you want a Simulation game with Online Co-op, Adjustable Text Size, and Color Alternatives. On Steam, it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. Riftborne launched in 2026.
Both Astraeus and Riftborne 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 |  Riftborne | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 6.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 97.8% positive (46 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | E McNeill | Pitio Productions |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Astraeus (2018) is 8 years older than Riftborne (2026).
- Riftborne is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Astraeus (6.79 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Riftborne has co-op; Astraeus does not.
Astraeus vs Riftborne — FAQ
- Should I play Astraeus or Riftborne first?
- If you want chronology, Astraeus (2018) came out before Riftborne (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 Riftborne 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.