Choose Kerbal Space Program 2
Choose Kerbal Space Program 2 if you want a Simulation and Early Access experience. 22,045 Steam reviews back the pick.
Kerbal Space Program 2 vs AstraX
Kerbal Space Program 2 and AstraX both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. AstraX (2022) is 1 year older than Kerbal Space Program 2 (2023). AstraX scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Kerbal Space Program 2 (25.8% positive). 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 AstraX
Choose AstraX if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. AstraX launched in 2022.
Both Kerbal Space Program 2 and AstraX sit in Indie 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
 Kerbal Space Program 2 |  AstraX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 49.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 25.8% positive (22,045 reviews) | 94.7% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Intercept Games | RexTo Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- AstraX (2022) is 1 year older than Kerbal Space Program 2 (2023).
- AstraX scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Kerbal Space Program 2 (25.8% positive).
- AstraX is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Kerbal Space Program 2 (4.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Kerbal Space Program 2 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; AstraX has no Deck rating yet.
Kerbal Space Program 2 vs AstraX — FAQ
- Should I play Kerbal Space Program 2 or AstraX first?
- If you want chronology, AstraX (2022) came out before Kerbal Space Program 2 (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 Kerbal Space Program 2 and AstraX similar?
- They overlap on 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.