Choose Arctico
Choose Arctico if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,000 Steam reviews back the pick.
Arctico vs Under A New Sun
Arctico and Under A New Sun both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Arctico (2022) is 1 year older than Under A New Sun (2023). Under A New Sun scores higher on Steam reviews (76.9% positive) than Arctico (73.2% 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 Under A New Sun
Choose Under A New Sun if you want a Simulation and Early Access game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 76.9% positive across 182 reviews.
Both Arctico and Under A New Sun sit in Indie and 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
 Arctico |  Under A New Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.2% positive (1,000 reviews) | 76.9% positive (182 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Claudio Norori, Antonio Vargas | New Horizon Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Arctico (2022) is 1 year older than Under A New Sun (2023).
- Under A New Sun scores higher on Steam reviews (76.9% positive) than Arctico (73.2% positive).
- Arctico is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Under A New Sun (9.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Arctico is Deck Verified, Under A New Sun is Deck Playable.
Arctico vs Under A New Sun — FAQ
- Which is better, Arctico or Under A New Sun?
- On Steam reviews Under A New Sun scores higher (76.9% positive) than Arctico (73.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Under A New Sun is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Arctico or Under A New Sun first?
- If you want chronology, Arctico (2022) came out before Under A New Sun (2023). 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 Arctico and Under A New Sun similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 Arctico and Under A New Sun have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Arctico ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Under A New Sun ships Online Co-op, Co-op.