Choose Under A New Sun
Choose Under A New Sun if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Under A New Sun launched in 2023.
Under A New Sun vs Pumpkin Woods
Under A New Sun and Pumpkin Woods both land in Adventure, Simulation, 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 Adventure, Simulation, Early Access on Steam. Under A New Sun (2023) is 3 years older than Pumpkin Woods (2026). Under A New Sun has co-op; Pumpkin Woods does not. 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 Pumpkin Woods
Choose Pumpkin Woods if you want the Camera Comfort and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Pumpkin Woods launched in 2026.
Both Under A New Sun and Pumpkin Woods sit in Adventure, Simulation, and Early Access on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls 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 |  Pumpkin Woods | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access | Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 76.9% positive (182 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | New Horizon Games | Enchanted Pumpkin Co. |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- Under A New Sun (2023) is 3 years older than Pumpkin Woods (2026).
- Under A New Sun has co-op; Pumpkin Woods does not.
- Under A New Sun is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Pumpkin Woods has no Deck rating yet.
Under A New Sun vs Pumpkin Woods — FAQ
- Should I play Under A New Sun or Pumpkin Woods first?
- If you want chronology, Under A New Sun (2023) came out before Pumpkin Woods (2026). 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 Pumpkin Woods similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Simulation, 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 Pumpkin Woods have multiplayer like Under A New Sun?
- No. Under A New Sun supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Pumpkin Woods 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. Pumpkin Woods doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.