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Games Like Astra: Fading Stars

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Adventure, 2D, Singleplayer.

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It's you who can make a change. Use your soul to fight the corruption that leaks in the mysterious and atmospheric universe of Astra. Dive deeply into the essence of this world and navigate around danger leaning on truths and secrets. The Stars are Fading! Soon the darkness will swallow them all.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Coming soon
Developer: Dimension Omega
Publisher: Dimension Omega
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Linux

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    92% matchNo user reviews
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    90% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    89% matchMostly Positive72% of 67 reviews2024
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    88% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    87% matchNo user reviews2026
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    86% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    86% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2023
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    81% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    75% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    73% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    72% matchNo user reviews
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    72% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    70% matchNo user reviews
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    69% matchNo user reviews
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    69% matchNo user reviews
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    67% matchNo user reviews
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    66% matchNo user reviews
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