Choose Per Aspera
Choose Per Aspera if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 2,488 Steam reviews back the pick.
Per Aspera vs Sapiens
Per Aspera and Sapiens 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. Per Aspera (2020) is 2 years older than Sapiens (2022). Sapiens scores higher on Steam reviews (81.7% positive) than Per Aspera (76.9% 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 Sapiens
Choose Sapiens if you want an Early Access game with LAN Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 81.7% positive across 1,336 reviews.
Both Per Aspera and Sapiens sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation 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
 Per Aspera |  Sapiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.9% positive (2,488 reviews) | 81.7% positive (1,336 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Tlön Industries | Majic Jungle |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Per Aspera (2020) is 2 years older than Sapiens (2022).
- Sapiens scores higher on Steam reviews (81.7% positive) than Per Aspera (76.9% positive).
- Sapiens is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Per Aspera (24.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Per Aspera is Deck Playable, Sapiens is Deck Unsupported.
Per Aspera vs Sapiens — FAQ
- Which is better, Per Aspera or Sapiens?
- On Steam reviews Sapiens scores higher (81.7% positive) than Per Aspera (76.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Sapiens is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Per Aspera or Sapiens first?
- If you want chronology, Per Aspera (2020) came out before Sapiens (2022). 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 Per Aspera and Sapiens 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.
- Do both Per Aspera and Sapiens have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Per Aspera ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Sapiens ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.