Choose Per Aspera
Choose Per Aspera if you want an Indie experience. 2,488 Steam reviews back the pick.
Per Aspera vs Hosting Simulator
Per Aspera and Hosting Simulator both land in Strategy, 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, Simulation on Steam. Per Aspera (2020) is 6 years older than Hosting Simulator (2026). Hosting Simulator is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Per Aspera (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD). 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 Hosting Simulator
Choose Hosting Simulator if it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hosting Simulator launched in 2026.
Both Per Aspera and Hosting Simulator sit in Strategy 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 |  Hosting Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.9% positive (2,488 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Tlön Industries | HypeDevelopments |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Per Aspera (2020) is 6 years older than Hosting Simulator (2026).
- Hosting Simulator is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Per Aspera (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Per Aspera is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Hosting Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
Per Aspera vs Hosting Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Per Aspera or Hosting Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Per Aspera (2020) came out before Hosting 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 Hosting Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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 Hosting Simulator have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Per Aspera ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Hosting Simulator ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Per Aspera run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Per Aspera is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Hosting Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.