Astro Bot vs Denshattack!

Pick Astro Bot for polished PlayStation celebration, or Denshattack! for unknown rail-shooter chaos — your platformer versus niche taste decides.

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Astro Bot 9.5/10 Mighty

Earns its TGA 2024 Game of the Year win with surface-perfect DualSense haptics and 300+ PlayStation cameo bots — only on PS5.

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Denshattack! 8.7/10 Strong

Denshattack! dethrones Jet Set Radio — rail-locked trick combos and a pop-punk anti-capitalist story that's unputdownable. Buy it.

By the numbers

Prices checked Aug 7; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.

Measure Astro Bot Denshattack!
Value
Price now $15.88 −21% · Playsum
All-time low $13.51
Off its low +18% low was Jul 2026
Health
Steam reviews 98% 3k reviews
Recent reviews souring trend only
Peak players No PC release 1,347 Jul 2026
Support
Last patch 12 days ago
Patch cadence 2 in last 90 days
Steam Deck Platinum

Key differences

Genre
Astro Bot is a 3D platformer with collectibles and cameo bots.
Denshattack! is a rail shooter, judging by its genres.
Control method
Astro Bot uses DualSense haptics and precise platforming.
Denshattack! likely relies on aiming and shooting mechanics.
Availability
Astro Bot is PS5 exclusive with no PC port planned.
Denshattack! has no availability info — likely multi-platform or unknown.

Which one is for you?

Pick Astro Bot if

  • You own a PS5 and want a tight 10-12 hour platformer
  • You love Mario Galaxy and want PlayStation cameos
  • You care about controller feedback and polished design

Pick Denshattack! if

  • You're a rail shooter fan looking for something new
  • You enjoy picking up niche, lesser-known titles
  • You're open to games outside mainstream AAA releases

Bottom line

If you have a PS5 and want a GOTY-caliber platformer, pick Astro Bot. Unless rail shooters are your must-have genre, Denshattack! remains a gamble.

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