Choose Per Aspera
Choose Per Aspera if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 2,488 Steam reviews back the pick.
Per Aspera vs Plan B: Terraform
Per Aspera and Plan B: Terraform 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 5 years older than Plan B: Terraform (2025). Plan B: Terraform scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% 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 Plan B: Terraform
Choose Plan B: Terraform if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.5% positive across 1,810 reviews.
Both Per Aspera and Plan B: Terraform sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation on Steam, 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 |  Plan B: Terraform | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.9% positive (2,488 reviews) | 91.5% positive (1,810 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tlön Industries | Gaddy Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Per Aspera (2020) is 5 years older than Plan B: Terraform (2025).
- Plan B: Terraform scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Per Aspera (76.9% positive).
- Plan B: Terraform is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Per Aspera (11.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Per Aspera has co-op; Plan B: Terraform does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Per Aspera vs Plan B: Terraform — FAQ
- Which is better, Per Aspera or Plan B: Terraform?
- On Steam reviews Plan B: Terraform scores higher (91.5% positive) than Per Aspera (76.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Plan B: Terraform 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 Plan B: Terraform first?
- If you want chronology, Per Aspera (2020) came out before Plan B: Terraform (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 Plan B: Terraform 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 Plan B: Terraform have multiplayer like Per Aspera?
- No. Per Aspera supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Plan B: Terraform is listed as single-player only.