Choose Dungeons of Aether
Choose Dungeons of Aether if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. Dungeons of Aether launched in 2023.
Dungeons of Aether vs Pairs & Perils
Dungeons of Aether and Pairs & Perils both land in Strategy, Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Dungeons of Aether (2023) is 2 years older than Pairs & Perils (2025). Dungeons of Aether scores higher on Steam reviews (81.5% positive) than Pairs & Perils (74.5% 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 Pairs & Perils
Choose Pairs & Perils if you want a Casual game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pairs & Perils launched in 2025.
Both Dungeons of Aether and Pairs & Perils sit in Strategy, Indie, and RPG 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
 Dungeons of Aether |  Pairs & Perils | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.5% positive (502 reviews) | 74.5% positive (55 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Aether Studios, ampersandbear | Little Horror Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Dungeons of Aether (2023) is 2 years older than Pairs & Perils (2025).
- Dungeons of Aether scores higher on Steam reviews (81.5% positive) than Pairs & Perils (74.5% positive).
- Pairs & Perils is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Dungeons of Aether (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Dungeons of Aether vs Pairs & Perils — FAQ
- Should I play Dungeons of Aether or Pairs & Perils first?
- If you want chronology, Dungeons of Aether (2023) came out before Pairs & Perils (2025). 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 Dungeons of Aether and Pairs & Perils similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, RPG 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 Dungeons of Aether and Pairs & Perils both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.