Under A New Sun is a Adventure, Simulation, Early Access game from New Horizon Games with a 77% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player, co-op.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- New Horizon Games
- Release year
- 2023
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $17.99
- Review signal
- 77% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 7 or newer, 64-bit
Processor: Quad Core Processor
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060
Storage: 6 GB available space - Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 7 or newer, 64-bit
Processor: Quad Core Processor
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1660 Ti
Storage: 6 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Under A New Sun is worth a closer look if you want nautical, exploration, survival crafting, and great with friends.
Best for players who want nautical, strong atmosphere, emotional story, and exploration.
Check more carefully if you dislike repetition or grind and unclear onboarding.
nautical
SettingWater, boats, fishing, or sea travel are important to the feel.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
survival-crafting
Play styleSurvival pressure and resource gathering are part of the decision loop.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
base-building
Play styleBuilding a base, settlement, or colony is part of the loop.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
Steam review snapshots
.< Since I figured that out, sailing has gone much more smoothly.I've only sailed to one other island; it was a small one, so not much to find, but there was one new…Under a New Sun is a fun survival game with solid core mechanics, even if it’s still pretty bare-bones.Great base building, crafting, upgrades and exploring with some unique mechanics.Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure, simulation filtered by single-player, co-op.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.