Choose Sapiens
Choose Sapiens if you want the LAN Co-op side of the pairing. 1,336 Steam reviews back the pick.
Sapiens vs AColony
Sapiens and AColony both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Sapiens (2022) is 1 year older than AColony (2023). AColony scores higher on Steam reviews (89.7% positive) than Sapiens (81.7% 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 AColony
Choose AColony if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. AColony launched in 2023.
Both Sapiens and AColony sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Sapiens |  AColony | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.7% positive (1,336 reviews) | 89.7% positive (58 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Majic Jungle | ZeroTris |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Sapiens (2022) is 1 year older than AColony (2023).
- AColony scores higher on Steam reviews (89.7% positive) than Sapiens (81.7% positive).
- AColony is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Sapiens (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Sapiens is Deck Unsupported, AColony is Deck Playable.
Sapiens vs AColony — FAQ
- Should I play Sapiens or AColony first?
- If you want chronology, Sapiens (2022) came out before AColony (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 Sapiens and AColony similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.
- Do both Sapiens and AColony have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Sapiens ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; AColony ships Online Co-op, Co-op.