Comparison guide
Games like AETHUS: similar indie games to play next
AETHUS works because fast decisions, readable runs, and meaningful progression all click together. This guide starts from those signals and links you directly to our full reviews.
Why these games fit AETHUS fans
Picked by shared tags, review scores, short verdicts, and editorial fit. The list is curated rather than a purely automatic sort.
7.6Flotsam
Cozy floating colony sim: scavenge, build, explore — pretty, but a little rough.
Dec 4, 2025
If you liked AETHUS, Flotsam delivers familiar indie, simulation and singleplayer for a seamless next pick. We scored it 7.6/10.
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7.2Becastled
Cozy castle-builder with tense nightly sieges.
Oct 22, 2025
Becastled leans into base building, indie and singleplayer, hitting the same notes that make AETHUS click. We scored it 7.2/10.
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8.8Five Hearts Under One Roof season2
Polished FMV dating sim with heart, humor and replayability
Nov 18, 2025
Shared strengths in adventure, indie and simulation make Five Hearts Under One Roof season2 an easy follow-up to AETHUS. We scored it 8.8/10.
