Choose Under A New Sun
Choose Under A New Sun if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Under A New Sun launched in 2023.
Under A New Sun vs the ISLE survival
Under A New Sun and the ISLE survival both land in Indie, Adventure, 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 Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. Both released in 2023. Under A New Sun scores higher on Steam reviews (76.9% positive) than the ISLE survival (41.7% 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 the ISLE survival
Choose the ISLE survival if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. the ISLE survival launched in 2023.
Both Under A New Sun and the ISLE survival sit in Indie, Adventure, and Simulation 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
 Under A New Sun |  the ISLE survival | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.9% positive (182 reviews) | 41.7% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | New Horizon Games | Free Land Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Both released in 2023.
- Under A New Sun scores higher on Steam reviews (76.9% positive) than the ISLE survival (41.7% positive).
- the ISLE survival is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Under A New Sun (5.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Under A New Sun has co-op; the ISLE survival does not.
- Under A New Sun is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; the ISLE survival has no Deck rating yet.
Under A New Sun vs the ISLE survival — FAQ
- Are Under A New Sun and the ISLE survival similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.
- Does the ISLE survival have multiplayer like Under A New Sun?
- No. Under A New Sun supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while the ISLE survival is listed as single-player only.
- Does Under A New Sun run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Under A New Sun is rated Deck Playable by Valve. the ISLE survival doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.