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 Escape Island
Under A New Sun and Escape Island 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 1 year older than Escape Island (2024). Escape Island is currently ~61% cheaper on Steam than Under A New Sun (6.99 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 Escape Island
Choose Escape Island if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 61% cheaper on the Steam Store. Escape Island launched in 2024.
Both Under A New Sun and Escape Island 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 |  Escape Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.9% positive (182 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | New Horizon Games | Fika Game Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Early Access on Steam.
- Under A New Sun (2023) is 1 year older than Escape Island (2024).
- Escape Island is currently ~61% cheaper on Steam than Under A New Sun (6.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Under A New Sun has co-op; Escape Island does not.
- Under A New Sun is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Escape Island has no Deck rating yet.
Under A New Sun vs Escape Island — FAQ
- Should I play Under A New Sun or Escape Island first?
- If you want chronology, Under A New Sun (2023) came out before Escape Island (2024). 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 Escape Island 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 Escape Island have multiplayer like Under A New Sun?
- No. Under A New Sun supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Escape Island 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. Escape Island doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.