Choose Aeon
Choose Aeon if you want a RPG and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Aeon launched in 2017.
Aeon vs Settlement Zero
Aeon and Settlement Zero both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Aeon (2017) is 2 years older than Settlement Zero (2019). Aeon is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Settlement Zero (9.99 USD vs. 15.99 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 Settlement Zero
Choose Settlement Zero if you want an Early Access experience. Settlement Zero launched in 2019.
Both Aeon and Settlement Zero sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 Aeon |  Settlement Zero | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 15.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.9% positive (135 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Illusion Ranger | Blueinca Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Aeon (2017) is 2 years older than Settlement Zero (2019).
- Aeon is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Settlement Zero (9.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
Aeon vs Settlement Zero — FAQ
- Should I play Aeon or Settlement Zero first?
- If you want chronology, Aeon (2017) came out before Settlement Zero (2019). 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 Aeon and Settlement Zero similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.