The Universim vs Skyward
The Universim and Skyward both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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 Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Skyward (2022) is 2 years older than The Universim (2024). Skyward is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than The Universim (13.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Universim |  Skyward | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 13.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.6% positive (5,082 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Crytivo | Whiley Koyote |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Skyward (2022) is 2 years older than The Universim (2024).
- Skyward is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than The Universim (13.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- The Universim is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Skyward has no Deck rating yet.
The Universim vs Skyward — FAQ
- Should I play The Universim or Skyward first?
- If you want chronology, Skyward (2022) came out before The Universim (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 The Universim and Skyward similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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 The Universim run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Universim is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Skyward doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.