Choose Simpler Times
Choose Simpler Times if you want the Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Simpler Times launched in 2024.
Simpler Times vs Universalia
Simpler Times and Universalia both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Universalia has co-op; Simpler Times does not. Simpler Times is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Universalia has no Deck rating yet. 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 Universalia
Choose Universalia if you want a Simulation game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend.
Both Simpler Times and Universalia sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 Simpler Times |  Universalia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | — |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 96.8% positive (62 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | stoneskip. | Roberto Schiavulli |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Universalia has co-op; Simpler Times does not.
- Simpler Times is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Universalia has no Deck rating yet.
Simpler Times vs Universalia — FAQ
- Are Simpler Times and Universalia similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.
- Does Simpler Times have multiplayer like Universalia?
- No. Universalia supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Simpler Times is listed as single-player only.
- Does Simpler Times run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Simpler Times is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Universalia doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.