Astro Bot vs Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
3D platforming joy with unrivaled haptics versus 2.5D metroidvania combat — one is a PS5 celebration, the other a tight challenge.
Updated 10d ago
Earns its TGA 2024 Game of the Year win with surface-perfect DualSense haptics and 300+ PlayStation cameo bots — only on PS5.
The best Ubisoft release in years — Lost Crown nails 2.5D metroidvania flow with Hollow-Knight comparisons, but Ubisoft canceled the sequel after sales disappointed.
By the numbers
Prices checked Aug 7; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Aug 7.
| Measure | Astro Bot | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown |
|---|---|---|
| Value | ||
| Price now | — | $14.99 −50% · Steam |
| All-time low | — | $8.99 |
| Cost / hour | — | $0.90/hr $14.99 · 17 h main story |
| Off its low | — | +67% vs $8.99 low |
| Main story | — | 17 h |
| Health | ||
| Steam reviews | — | 84% 7k reviews |
| Recent reviews | — | 82% 279 votes · vs 84% lifetime |
| Peak players | — No PC release | 651 Jul 2026 · ↑ 27% MoM |
| All-time peak | — | 1,446 Aug 2024 · now at 45% |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | — | 23 months ago |
| Patch cadence | — | 0 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | — | Platinum |
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Astro Bot if
- You own a PS5 and want to show off the DualSense controller.
- You loved Super Mario Odyssey and want a similar 3D platformer.
- You have 12 hours for a polished, bite-sized adventure.
Pick Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown if
- You prefer 2.5D metroidvanias like Hollow Knight or Metroid Dread.
- You enjoy combat-puzzle hybrids with time-rewind mechanics.
- You can accept a game with no sequel despite a strong first entry.
Bottom line
If you have a PS5 and want a joyful, haptic-driven romp, pick Astro Bot; if you crave a challenging 2.5D metroidvania with boss fights, go with The Lost Crown.