Choose The Third Day
Choose The Third Day if it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Third Day launched in 2021.
The Third Day vs Universe For Sale
The Third Day and Universe For Sale both land in Indie, Adventure 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Third Day (2021) is 2 years older than Universe For Sale (2023). Universe For Sale scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than The Third Day (82.1% 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 Universe For Sale
Choose Universe For Sale if you want a Casual game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Mouse Only Option. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Universe For Sale launched in 2023.
Both The Third Day and Universe For Sale sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 The Third Day |  Universe For Sale | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.1% positive (39 reviews) | 94.1% positive (68 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pan Studio | Tmesis Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Third Day (2021) is 2 years older than Universe For Sale (2023).
- Universe For Sale scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than The Third Day (82.1% positive).
- The Third Day is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Universe For Sale (0.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Universe For Sale is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Third Day has no Deck rating yet.
The Third Day vs Universe For Sale — FAQ
- Should I play The Third Day or Universe For Sale first?
- If you want chronology, The Third Day (2021) came out before Universe For Sale (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 The Third Day and Universe For Sale similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.