Choose Per Aspera
Choose Per Aspera if you want a Strategy and Indie experience. 2,488 Steam reviews back the pick.
Per Aspera vs Beekeeper Simulator
Per Aspera and Beekeeper Simulator both land in 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 are Simulation games on Steam. Per Aspera (2020) is 6 years older than Beekeeper Simulator (2026). Both support cooperative play. 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 Beekeeper Simulator
Choose Beekeeper Simulator if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Beekeeper Simulator launched in 2026.
Both Per Aspera and Beekeeper Simulator sit in 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 |  Beekeeper Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 76.9% positive (2,488 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Tlön Industries | Void Chamber |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Per Aspera (2020) is 6 years older than Beekeeper Simulator (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Per Aspera is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Beekeeper Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
Per Aspera vs Beekeeper Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Per Aspera or Beekeeper Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Per Aspera (2020) came out before Beekeeper Simulator (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 Beekeeper Simulator similar?
- They overlap on 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 Beekeeper Simulator have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Per Aspera ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Beekeeper Simulator ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Per Aspera run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Per Aspera is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Beekeeper Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.