Choose Under A New Sun
Choose Under A New Sun if you want an Indie, Simulation, and Early Access game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. Under A New Sun launched in 2023.
Under A New Sun vs Time is Life
Under A New Sun and Time is Life both land in Adventure 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Under A New Sun (2023) is 1 year older than Time is Life (2024). Time is Life is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Under A New Sun (17.99 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 Time is Life
Choose Time is Life if you want a RPG and Casual experience. Time is Life launched in 2024.
Both Under A New Sun and Time is Life sit in Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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 |  Time is Life | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access | Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.9% positive (182 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | New Horizon Games | SaedasRealm |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Under A New Sun (2023) is 1 year older than Time is Life (2024).
- Time is Life is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Under A New Sun (17.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Under A New Sun is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Time is Life has no Deck rating yet.
Under A New Sun vs Time is Life — FAQ
- Should I play Under A New Sun or Time is Life first?
- If you want chronology, Under A New Sun (2023) came out before Time is Life (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 Time is Life similar?
- They overlap on Adventure 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.
- Do both Under A New Sun and Time is Life have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Under A New Sun ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Time is Life ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Under A New Sun run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Under A New Sun is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Time is Life doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.