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 StarShip-DF
Per Aspera and StarShip-DF 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 6 years older than StarShip-DF (2026). StarShip-DF scores higher on Steam reviews (100% 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 StarShip-DF
Choose StarShip-DF if you want a Casual and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. StarShip-DF launched in 2026.
Both Per Aspera and StarShip-DF 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 |  StarShip-DF | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 7.49 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.9% positive (2,488 reviews) | 100% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tlön Industries | 四哥 |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Per Aspera (2020) is 6 years older than StarShip-DF (2026).
- StarShip-DF scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Per Aspera (76.9% positive).
- StarShip-DF is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Per Aspera (5.99 USD vs. 7.49 USD).
- Per Aspera has co-op; StarShip-DF does not.
- Per Aspera is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; StarShip-DF has no Deck rating yet.
Per Aspera vs StarShip-DF — FAQ
- Should I play Per Aspera or StarShip-DF first?
- If you want chronology, Per Aspera (2020) came out before StarShip-DF (2026). 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 StarShip-DF 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 StarShip-DF have multiplayer like Per Aspera?
- No. Per Aspera supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while StarShip-DF is listed as single-player only.
- Does Per Aspera run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Per Aspera is rated Deck Playable by Valve. StarShip-DF doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.