Kenshi vs Per Aspera
Both Kenshi and Per Aspera share City Builder, Base Building and Singleplayer — so which one deserves your time? Kenshi wins 2 of our metrics to 0.
Kenshi
Per Aspera| Metric | Kenshi | Per Aspera | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 4.15 | ★ 3.62 | Kenshi by 0.53 (13%) |
| Catalog popularity | 1,507 adds | 932 adds | Kenshi by 575 (38%) |
| Avg. playtime | 4h | 6h | Per Aspera is longer |
| Platform families | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Release year | 2018 | 2020 | Per Aspera is newer by 2 yr |
Verdict
Kenshi takes 2 of 3 measurable categories. Both lean on City Builder, Base Building and Singleplayer, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.