Choose Valheim
Choose Valheim if you want an Action and RPG game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.8% positive across 552,569 reviews.
Valheim vs Under A New Sun
Valheim and Under A New Sun both land in Indie, Adventure 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Under A New Sun (2023) is 3 years older than Valheim (2026). Valheim scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Under A New Sun (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 Under A New Sun
Choose Under A New Sun if you want a Simulation and Early Access game with Surround Sound and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Under A New Sun launched in 2023.
Both Valheim and Under A New Sun sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 Valheim |  Under A New Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.8% positive (552,569 reviews) | 76.9% positive (182 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Iron Gate AB | New Horizon Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Under A New Sun (2023) is 3 years older than Valheim (2026).
- Valheim scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Under A New Sun (76.9% positive).
- Under A New Sun is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Valheim (17.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Valheim is Deck Verified, Under A New Sun is Deck Playable.
Valheim vs Under A New Sun — FAQ
- Which is better, Valheim or Under A New Sun?
- On Steam reviews Valheim scores higher (93.8% positive) than Under A New Sun (76.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Valheim is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Valheim or Under A New Sun first?
- If you want chronology, Under A New Sun (2023) came out before Valheim (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 Valheim and Under A New Sun similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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 Valheim and Under A New Sun have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Valheim ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Under A New Sun ships Online Co-op, Co-op.