Choose Beyond Blue
Choose Beyond Blue if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Beyond Blue launched in 2020.
Beyond Blue vs Astronomy3D: Artemis II
Beyond Blue and Astronomy3D: Artemis II both land in Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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 Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. Beyond Blue (2020) is 6 years older than Astronomy3D: Artemis II (2026). Beyond Blue is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Astronomy3D: Artemis II has no Deck rating yet. 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 Astronomy3D: Artemis II
Choose Astronomy3D: Artemis II if you want the Playable without Timed Input and #category_playable_at_your_own_pace side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Astronomy3D: Artemis II launched in 2026.
Both Beyond Blue and Astronomy3D: Artemis II sit in Indie, Adventure, and Simulation 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
 Beyond Blue |  Astronomy3D: Artemis II | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 87.6% positive (532 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | E-Line Media | 4AI |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Beyond Blue (2020) is 6 years older than Astronomy3D: Artemis II (2026).
- Beyond Blue is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Astronomy3D: Artemis II has no Deck rating yet.
Beyond Blue vs Astronomy3D: Artemis II — FAQ
- Should I play Beyond Blue or Astronomy3D: Artemis II first?
- If you want chronology, Beyond Blue (2020) came out before Astronomy3D: Artemis II (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 Beyond Blue and Astronomy3D: Artemis II similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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 Beyond Blue run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Beyond Blue is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Astronomy3D: Artemis II doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.