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 uFactory
Per Aspera and uFactory 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 uFactory (2025). Per Aspera scores higher on Steam reviews (76.9% positive) than uFactory (63.8% 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 uFactory
Choose uFactory if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. uFactory launched in 2025.
Both Per Aspera and uFactory 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 |  uFactory | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.9% positive (2,488 reviews) | 63.8% positive (47 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tlön Industries | Lucid Silence Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Per Aspera (2020) is 5 years older than uFactory (2025).
- Per Aspera scores higher on Steam reviews (76.9% positive) than uFactory (63.8% positive).
- uFactory is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Per Aspera (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Per Aspera has co-op; uFactory does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Per Aspera vs uFactory — FAQ
- Should I play Per Aspera or uFactory first?
- If you want chronology, Per Aspera (2020) came out before uFactory (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 uFactory 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 uFactory have multiplayer like Per Aspera?
- No. Per Aspera supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while uFactory is listed as single-player only.