Choose Under A New Sun
Choose Under A New Sun if you want a Simulation game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Under A New Sun launched in 2023.
Under A New Sun vs Iridio
Under A New Sun and Iridio both land in Indie, Adventure, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. Under A New Sun (2023) is 2 years older than Iridio (2025). Iridio scores higher on Steam reviews (92% positive) than Under A New Sun (76.9% 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 Iridio
Choose Iridio if you want an Action game with Subtitle Options and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92% positive across 100 reviews.
Both Under A New Sun and Iridio sit in Indie, Adventure, and Early Access on Steam and both list Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, and Adjustable Difficulty, 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 |  Iridio | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.9% positive (182 reviews) | 92% positive (100 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | New Horizon Games | KR Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Early Access on Steam.
- Under A New Sun (2023) is 2 years older than Iridio (2025).
- Iridio scores higher on Steam reviews (92% positive) than Under A New Sun (76.9% positive).
- Iridio is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Under A New Sun (14.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Under A New Sun has co-op; Iridio does not.
- Under A New Sun is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Iridio has no Deck rating yet.
Under A New Sun vs Iridio — FAQ
- Which is better, Under A New Sun or Iridio?
- On Steam reviews Iridio scores higher (92% positive) than Under A New Sun (76.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Iridio is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Under A New Sun or Iridio first?
- If you want chronology, Under A New Sun (2023) came out before Iridio (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 Under A New Sun and Iridio similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Early Access 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 Iridio have multiplayer like Under A New Sun?
- No. Under A New Sun supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Iridio 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. Iridio doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.