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 Guardians of the Sanctree
Per Aspera and Guardians of the Sanctree 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 4 years older than Guardians of the Sanctree (2024). Guardians of the Sanctree scores higher on Steam reviews (84.7% 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 Guardians of the Sanctree
Choose Guardians of the Sanctree if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Guardians of the Sanctree launched in 2024.
Both Per Aspera and Guardians of the Sanctree 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 |  Guardians of the Sanctree | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.9% positive (2,488 reviews) | 84.7% positive (72 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Tlön Industries | HuCang Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Per Aspera (2020) is 4 years older than Guardians of the Sanctree (2024).
- Guardians of the Sanctree scores higher on Steam reviews (84.7% positive) than Per Aspera (76.9% positive).
- Guardians of the Sanctree is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Per Aspera (8.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Per Aspera vs Guardians of the Sanctree — FAQ
- Should I play Per Aspera or Guardians of the Sanctree first?
- If you want chronology, Per Aspera (2020) came out before Guardians of the Sanctree (2024). 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 Guardians of the Sanctree 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 Guardians of the Sanctree have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Per Aspera ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Guardians of the Sanctree ships Online Co-op, Co-op.