Choose Per Aspera
Choose Per Aspera if you want a Strategy and Simulation experience. 2,488 Steam reviews back the pick.
Per Aspera vs Aground Zero
Per Aspera and Aground Zero both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. Per Aspera (2020) is 5 years older than Aground Zero (2025). Aground Zero scores higher on Steam reviews (80.9% 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 Aground Zero
Choose Aground Zero if you want an Adventure and RPG game with Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Aground Zero launched in 2025.
Both Per Aspera and Aground Zero sit in Indie 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 |  Aground Zero | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.9% positive (2,488 reviews) | 80.9% positive (89 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Tlön Industries | Fancy Fish Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Per Aspera (2020) is 5 years older than Aground Zero (2025).
- Aground Zero scores higher on Steam reviews (80.9% positive) than Per Aspera (76.9% positive).
- Aground Zero is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Per Aspera (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Per Aspera is Deck Playable, Aground Zero is Deck Verified.
Per Aspera vs Aground Zero — FAQ
- Should I play Per Aspera or Aground Zero first?
- If you want chronology, Per Aspera (2020) came out before Aground Zero (2025). 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 Aground Zero similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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 Aground Zero have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Per Aspera ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Aground Zero ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.