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 SAE
Under A New Sun and SAE 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 SAE (2025). SAE is currently ~28% cheaper on Steam than Under A New Sun (12.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD). 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 SAE
Choose SAE if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 28% cheaper on the Steam Store. SAE launched in 2025.
Both Under A New Sun and SAE sit in Indie, Adventure, and Early Access 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 |  SAE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.9% positive (182 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | New Horizon Games | SAE GAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Early Access on Steam.
- Under A New Sun (2023) is 2 years older than SAE (2025).
- SAE is currently ~28% cheaper on Steam than Under A New Sun (12.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Under A New Sun has co-op; SAE does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Under A New Sun vs SAE — FAQ
- Should I play Under A New Sun or SAE first?
- If you want chronology, Under A New Sun (2023) came out before SAE (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 SAE 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 SAE have multiplayer like Under A New Sun?
- No. Under A New Sun supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while SAE is listed as single-player only.